Review: Carmen & The Firebird (Queensland Ballet)
Liam Scarlett's version of The Firebird is ravishing, and vastly more compelling than Carlos Acosta's Carmen.
May 28, 2018
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
Dance along to the ABC’s Classic 100
Over the June long weekend, ABC Classic FM invites people to get their toes tapping to music voted for by listeners.
May 25, 2018
Taryn Fiebig on returning to the stage
After surgery and chemotherapy, the popular soprano performs in The Creation for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, alongside husband Jud Arthur.
May 21, 2018
Review: Shirley Valentine (Ensemble Theatre)
Sharon Millerchip charms in Willy Russell's ever-popular, uplifting play.
May 21, 2018
The Giovanni Consort offer a unique concert in a fantastic cave
Perth choir The Giovanni Consort tells us about their concert in a spectacular cave in Yanchep National Park in the Wajuk Noongar region.
May 21, 2018
Thomas Hampson: Lieder of the Pack
As he prepares to make his Australian debut, the veteran American baritone talks Mahler, Bernstein, American art song, and why he finds pandas so adorable.
May 18, 2018
OA reports a $2.1 m loss for 2017
As OA releases its 2017 Annual Report today, Rory Jeffes discusses the operating deficit and into the future.
May 17, 2018
Review: ab [intra] (Sydney Dance Company)
A dazzling, electrifying work by Rafael Bonachela and his dancers that triggers all kinds of emotions.
May 16, 2018
Voyces ring out in Perth
Musical Director Dr Robert Braham tells us about the choir's first concert for the year with themes ranging from comets to text messages.
May 15, 2018
Review: Good Cook. Friendly. Clean. (Griffin Theatre)
Despite strong performances, the play doesn't fire as it should emotionally.
May 14, 2018
Blazey Best’s turn as Rose at the Hayes
Everything’s coming up roses for director Richard Carroll who now tackles Gypsy.
May 11, 2018
Sydney Dance Company draws from within in ab [intra]
Rafael Bonachela uses music by Peteris Vasks and Nick Wales in his new work.
May 10, 2018
Iain Grandage announced as Perth Festival’s new Artistic Director
The WA-born composer, musician, collaborative artist and programmer plans "a strong music program" for his first Festival in 2020.
May 9, 2018