Barrie Nose Best
Shostakovich was 20 when he began writing The Nose. Barrie Kosky was around the same age when he fell in love with it.
February 5, 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
Review: to a simple rock ‘n’ roll…song. (Michael Clark Company, Sydney Opera House)
A coolly elegant triptych to music by Erik Satie, Patti Smith and David Bowie.
January 31, 2018
Lucette Aldous and John Gaden receive Australia Day Honours
The former prima ballerina and the veteran actor are among the arts recipients in the 2018 Australia Day Honours.
January 26, 2018
Jaap van Zweden: Lord of the Hong Kong Ring
The Dutch maestro on Hong Kong's acclaimed Ring and its possible return, and new music during his tenure at the New York Phil.
January 22, 2018
Muriel’s Wedding gets return Sydney season
After a sold out premiere season, the new Australian musical will return to Sydney in July 2019.
January 22, 2018
Michael Clark: a (black)star is reborn
The one-time wild-child of British dance pays homage to Bowie, Satie and Patti Smith.
January 22, 2018
Review: Darlinghurst Nights (Hayes Theatre Co)
This beautiful 30th anniversary production reveals a little gem of an Australian musical.
January 10, 2018
Review: RIOT (Thisispopbaby, Sydney Festival)
A crazy cocktail of circus, drag, comedy, Irish dancing and slam poetry, with something to say.
January 9, 2018
Razor-sharp tales from the barber’s chair
Inua Ellams’ joyous play set in London and Africa has proved a cut above the rest.
January 8, 2018
Review: You Animal, You (Force Majeure, Sydney Festival)
There is much to savour in this new dance theatre work, but it needs a clearer, stronger focus.
January 7, 2018
Review: Model Citizens (Circus Oz, Sydney Festival)
A new era at Circus Oz has begun in style.
January 7, 2018
Tony Sheldon – home for Priscilla’s 10th anniversary tour
He starred in the first workshop and the original Australian, West End and Broadway productions. Now he's back, with stories about the show's development and his own occasional deafness.
January 6, 2018
Colin Brumby has died
The prolific Australian composer, whose music was frequently performed and broadcast, has passed away in Brisbane aged 84.
January 3, 2018