After a hiatus in 2020, we once again asked our reviewers and readers to vote for the Australian and International Artists of the Year. We are thrilled to announce our 2021 winners.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

This week, Jo Litson recommends Inua Ellams’ exuberant play Barber Shop Chronicles, Sam Mendes’ 1993 Donmar Warehouse production of Cabaret starring Alan Cumming, and Tim Crouch’s I, Malvolio.

In 1988, embarrassed at constantly being compared to Marlene Dietrich, Ute Lemper wrote to the legendary actor. She talks about the extraordinary three-hour phone call that followed, which, 30 years later, has led to the German-born cabaret star’s latest show.

The Broadway legend gives us a refreshingly honest interview as she prepares to tour Australia in Don't Monkey With Broadway.

Charting her personal journey with the great 50s songstress in a new show, McGregor talks about why Sumac’s story is particularly relevant this year.

Ahead of her appearance at the Adelaide French Festival, Nin talks about the inspiration behind her show, her alter ego, and festival after parties.

Turning their back briefly on opera, The Strange Bedfellows are back with a cabaret that will definitely be more naughty than nice.

Inside the sex and politics of the Weimar-era musical, from Isherwood's Berlin to the latest production at the Hayes.