Events
Workshops, Panels & New Work
Movement Workshop with George Lamb
29th May | 4:30pm - 6pm
Scenic Stage Theatre | Free | Booking Required
New Writing Showcase
28th May 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Studio Theatre | Free | Booking required
Post-Show Discussion With Stef Smith
30th May 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Black Box Theatre | Free | Booking required
Directing Panel With Juliet Forster
30th May 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Studio Theatre | Free | Booking required
Evening Events
Opening Night Party
27th May | 7:00 pm - Late
Festival Foyer | BYOB | Free Welcome Drink
Kick off the Limelight Festival in style! Join us in the Festival Foyer for an evening of celebration, live music by The Tonics, and good vibes. The first 50 guests will receive a free welcome drink, so get there early! It’s a bring-your-own-bottle kind of night, perfect for mingling and meeting fellow festival-goers.
Closing Night Party
1st June | 8:30pm - Late
Festival Foyer | YUSU Bar
Close out Limelight with a bang! Celebrate all we've shared and created at our final night party, featuring live music and a full YUSU bar—including our very own Limelight cocktail. Whether you’ve been on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience, this is your moment to toast to the magic of the festival.
Pub Quiz
30th May | 8:45pm - Late
Festival Foyer | Free Drinks
Think you’ve got what it takes to win the Limelight Pub Quiz crown? Grab your friends—or join a team when you arrive—for an evening of trivia and fun following the performance of Two. Free drinks will be flowing, and bragging rights are up for grabs. Test your knowledge and enjoy a laid-back night of laughs and competition.
Open Mic
31st May | 8:45 - Late
Festival Foyer | Free Drinks | Sign up
Take the stage or cheer from the crowd at our relaxed and joyful Open Mic Night. Whether you’re reprising a favourite piece from the week or sharing something completely new, this is your chance to shine. Bring your voice, your instrument, your words—and your friends. Free drinks available. Sign up in advance or on the night!
Chill and Social Events
Painting & Smoothies
31st May | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Festival Foyer/Tipi | Free Smoothies
Wind down with a sunny afternoon of creativity and refreshments. We’ll provide all the painting materials—including mini canvases—and fruit smoothies to keep you cool. Come relax, get a little artsy, and enjoy the outdoors in the Tipis outside the School of ACT.
Cookie Decorating
1st June | 3:45pm - 6:30pm
Festival Foyer
Need something sweet after The Sugar Syndrome? Drop into the Festival Foyer for a relaxed cookie decorating session. We’ll provide the cookies, icing, toppings, and all the sugary supplies you need to get creative. No sign-up required – just turn up, grab a cookie, and make it your own. A perfect way to wind down before the final night.
70s Picnic
31st May | 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Festival Foyer/Outside | Bring a Blanket & Drinks
Time travel back to the 1970s at our themed picnic! Inspired by 1972: The Future of Sex, this laid-back afternoon features 70s hits, outdoor lounging, and delicious eats from our food truck. Dress up in retro threads, bring a blanket, and relax with friends as the festival weekend rolls on.
Curtain Call Café
1st June | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Festival Foyer | Free Coffee & Cakes
Say goodbye to an incredible week at the Curtain Call Café. Join us for coffee, cake, and conversation as we reflect on a week of unforgettable performances and celebrate the end of another academic year. For our final-year students, it’s a sweet send-off to three inspiring years at the School of ACT.