Johannes Moser: Electric Cellist
The renowned German-Canadian cellist tells Jo Litson about using visualisation to tackle stress, his electric cello, and balancing the risks from diving and mountain biking with music.
July 22, 2019
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
Review: Come From Away (Melbourne)
A refreshing, original musical that raises the spirits and touches the heart.
July 21, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards: Counting or Cursed
Was it parochialism (as some have claimed) or acknowledgement of a groundbreaking moment in Australian theatre that saw Counting and Cracking win Best Play?
July 17, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards Act II presented
Once again it was Counting and Cracking's night as the epic new play from Belvoir and Co-Curious took home three more awards.
July 15, 2019
2019 Helpmann Awards Act I presented
The first 20 winners at the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards were announced tonight, with Counting and Cracking taking home four awards.
July 14, 2019
Kathryn Stott tunes into Townsville
The director of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music discusses the exciting musical connections in her second program.
July 14, 2019
Review: Alison Jiear (Sydney Cabaret Festival)
Jiear's show celebrating Ella Fitzgerald is a gorgeous tribute to the "First Lady of Song".
July 13, 2019
Review: Jennifer Holliday (Sydney Cabaret Festival)
Nearly four decades after starring in Dreamgirls, Holliday still breaks your heart with her stunning version of Effie's famous song.
July 7, 2019
Review: Once (Darlinghurst Theatre Company)
A beguiling, touching production of the gorgeous, bittersweet musical, based on the cult film.
July 5, 2019
Brisbane Festival announces its 2019 program
David Berthold announces his fifth and final program – and he promises it's his biggest, most adventurous yet.
July 4, 2019
A new Stamping Ground at Bangarra
Jiří Kylián allows the company to perform his 1983 work inspired by a corroboree.
July 3, 2019
Sydney, You’re gonna love Jennifer Holliday
Headlining at the Sydney Cabaret Festival, the Tony Award-winning star tells us about originating Effie in Dreamgirls, learning from Barbra Streisand, and speaking out about depression.
July 2, 2019
Come From Away: A Gift From Gander
Like most of us, Irene Sankoff and David Hein remember what they were doing on September 11, 2001.
July 2, 2019