On Stage: the events you need to see in July 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
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.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
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The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
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This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
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Director Alexander Berlage and his cast, led by Amy Hack, do a brilliant job bringing this flawed show to life.
Tony Burke retains the Ministry of Arts portfolio, while Susan Templeman is reappointed as Special Envoy for the Arts.
Some narrative clarity lost in this fast-paced concert-style production but a brilliant cast bounces everything off the back wall - and that's a very long way.