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.
Alongside artists from every sector, the classical music community is uniting to stage fundraisers and offer other forms of relief to those affected by Australia’s catastrophic bushfires.
This new show captures the spirit of Reg Livermore's seminal 1975 solo show, cleverly combining old and new material for audiences today.
Australian composer Lisa Young tells us about her new work Sacred Stepping Stones which Gondwana Choirs will perform at the Festival of Summer Voices.
The sassy, exhilarating show combines musical theatre and a pop concert in one glorious blast as it reframes history in a contemporary setting.
For 50 years, David Williamson has been reflecting contemporary Australian society on stage. He talks about the addiction of playwriting, his two new plays, and why it’s best to retire now, while audiences are still coming.
Cellist Camilla Tafra explains how she and a group of musicians are weaving French baroque music into a tale about gods, mortals, demons and nymphs.
Co-writer and co-director Lucy Moss discusses the hit musical SIX about the six wives of Henry VIII, and writing some songs for Courtney Act.
The British actor who for 25 years captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie’s fastidious Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, talks about his new stage show Poirot and More: A Retrospective.
Sydney Festival AD Wesley Enoch has expressed “great disappointment” at the cancellation of Opening Night starring Isabelle Adjani, but has announced a bushfire benefit.
As Bran Nue Dae, Australia’s first Aboriginal musical, returns for a 30th anniversary production, Associate Director Naomi Pigram discusses why the show is so important, and why it made her feel excited and proud when she first saw it as a teen.
Resident Puppetry Director Gareth Aled explains why the puppeteers on War Horse become “proper horse geeks”.
The Australian-born Chief Executive & Artistic Director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra has been recognised in the UK New Year’s Honours List.
It may not quite live up to its name, but the audience clearly enjoyed the new space themed circus show.
