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
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
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
Zoe Knighton discusses the song cycle Life Cycle
Programmed as a gift for her mother, the cellist tells us about a cycle regarding pregnancy and birth – with lyrics by a man.
May 8, 2018
Review: Tales of the Silk Road (Ausfeng)
An elegant evening of shimmering Chinese sounds with Pipa virtuoso Zhang Hong-yan front and centre.
May 7, 2018
Evita cast announced for Sydney
Brazilian baritone Paulo Szot will play Juan Perón opposite Tina Arena as Eva, it was announced today.
May 7, 2018
Archibald finalists announced for 2018
A painting of Jimmy Barnes has won the Packing Room Prize, with Guy Pearce and Meryl Tankard among the other finalists.
May 3, 2018
The 2018 Adelaide Guitar Festival announces its program
From Australia's Tommy Emmanuel to the Beijing Guitar Duo, Slava Grigoryan says nothing is too taboo, guitar-wise.
May 3, 2018
Musical Journey: Hong Kong
With construction of the West Kowloon Cultural District in full swing, and the Xiqu Centre soon to open, Hong Kong is becoming an increasingly lively destination for arts lovers.
May 2, 2018
Review: Carmen, Live or Dead (Hayes Theatre Co)
What if Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky had a child? Natalie Gamsu finds out in this unusual cabaret show.
May 1, 2018