Review: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (TEG Dainty)
Is it The Best? As a musical it certainly has its flaws, but the music is often thrilling and Ruva Ngwenya gives a sensational, powerhouse performance.
May 19, 2023
Jo Litson
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
Articles by Jo Litson
OA announces a modest deficit for 2022 thanks to COVID funding
Opera Australia has released its 2022 Annual Report, revealing that the company "remained viable" thanks to a $10m booster shot from the NSW Government.
May 17, 2023
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In the chamber
Fourteen of the world’s best young chamber ensembles will battle it out at this year’s Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition.
April 24, 2023
Comings and Goings: May 2023
The latest arts appointments and departures.
April 24, 2023
On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in May 2023
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
April 24, 2023
On Stage: the events you need to see in May 2023
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
April 24, 2023
Helena Dix faces up
London-based Australian soprano Helena Dix talks about overcoming her fears and sitting for a portrait entered into this year's Archibald Prize.
April 9, 2023
Australia’s Wicked Witches of Oz announced
Producer John Frost has announced the "electrifying new leading ladies" who will play Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked.
April 3, 2023
Review: Madama Butterfly (Opera Australia’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)
This compelling, heartfelt and provocative Madama Butterfly remains as relevant and powerful as when first staged in 2014.
March 25, 2023
Review: On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (Squabbalogic and Seymour Centre)
Love, identity and the pressure to conform in focus as Squabbalogic hits the refresh button on a mid-1960s Broadway oddity.
March 24, 2023
Review: Into the Woods (Belvoir)
Belvoir's production of Sondheim's Into the Woods gets off to a shaky start, but memorable performances and a moving second act win the day.
March 23, 2023
On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2023
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
March 20, 2023
Newsworthy: April 2023
A round-up of our recent news reports.
March 20, 2023