• Ratburger

    CDP Kids: Ratburger

    Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
    A play by Maryam Master based on the bestselling book by David Walliams directed by Liesel Badorrek. From the creative mind of bestselling children’s author David Walliams, don’t miss the screamingly funny Ratburger when it comes to life on stage, with visually stunning sets and charming puppetry! Zoe lives with…

    Theatre Works: The Beep Test

    Theatre Works St Kilda, VIC, Australia
    The Beep Test is a comedic, fast-paced, over-the-top new Australian musical that dives into the drama and chaos that was school Beep Tests! The musical follows four determined students and one far too enthusiastic PE Teacher of Class 7C as they compete for the number one place, whatever the cost!…
    Imagine Live

    Adelaide Festival Centre: Imagine Live

    Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Performers breathe life into the pages of Alison Lester’s beloved book, revealing hidden depths and unexpected adventures. From spotting leopards to diving with dolphins, every moment is a discovery. This 60-minute interactive musical, crafted by the acclaimed team behind Robot Song, promises enchantment and excitement for all ages. Join us…

    Sydney Opera House: Grug and the Rainbow

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    A magical adaptation of Ted Prior’s beloved picture books, Grug and the Rainbow sees our grassy little friend embark on an epic adventure to bask in the colours of the illusive rainbow. Featuring exquisite puppetry and heart-warming humour back to delight audiences, this smash hit is not one to miss…

    State Theatre Company South Australia: The Dictionary of Lost Words

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation by Verity Laughton. “Filled with humour and historical awareness” (Broadway World) and expertly directed by Jessica Arthur, it’s no wonder this play has become a runaway success.…
    Imagine Live

    Adelaide Festival Centre: Imagine Live

    Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Performers breathe life into the pages of Alison Lester’s beloved book, revealing hidden depths and unexpected adventures. From spotting leopards to diving with dolphins, every moment is a discovery. This 60-minute interactive musical, crafted by the acclaimed team behind Robot Song, promises enchantment and excitement for all ages. Join us…
    Sorry For Your Loss

    YIRRAMBOI: Sorry For Your Loss

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    A heartfelt and hilarious story about growing up on the mean streets of Aotearoa with a sometimes-there-mostly-not Dad. Sorry For Your Loss is about the power of wāhine (women); and the gift of strength from one woman to another. Cian Parker shares her story about reclaiming her heritage when she…
    Editor's Choice

    Belvoir St Theatre: The Wrong Gods

    Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    S. Shakthidharan enjoyed international success with his epic 2019 play Counting and Cracking about a Sri Lankan-Australian family across four generations. His latest stage work is a more intimate, 90-minute piece, featuring four performers. Co-produced with Melbourne Theatre Company, The Wrong Gods explores the tension between tradition and progress in…
    Scenes From The Climate Era

    Belvoir St Theatre: Scenes From The Climate Era

    Hothouse Theatre Lincoln Causeway,, Wodonga, VIC, Australia
    A frog, the last of its species, starts calling for a mate, but there’s no-one to hear. A group of friends reminisce about the last time they took a flight, before all that came to an end. Landholders in Borneo confront western environmentalists over who owns the forest. A scientist…

    Queen Hades Productions: Posh

    The Old Fitz Theatre 129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia
    At an exclusive Oxford dining club, ten wealthy young men gather for a night of indulgence, revelry, and destruction. Fueled by privilege, arrogance, and an unwavering belief in their own power, they’re ready to take on the world—until the night spirals out of control. Laura Wade’s Posh is a razor-sharp,…
    And Then There Were None

    Crossroads Live Australia: And Then There Were None

    Theatre Royal, Sydney 108 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Agatha Christie’s breathtaking masterpiece, And Then There Were None opens at the Comedy Theatre in February. From the producers of the hugely successful Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap comes a brand-new production of the best-selling crime novel of all time. Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion on an island…

    Ensemble Theatre: The Lover & The Dumb Waiter

    Ensemble Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
    THE LOVER Trapped in the monotony of middle-class life, Richard and Sarah’s marriage is on its last legs. Perhaps a lover could reignite their corroding relationship… or is escape from their stifling existence just a fantasy? Burning with intrigue and uneasy humour, Harold Pinter spins a dangerous game of cat…

    25 in 25

    25 in 25 & the Limelight Guide to Australian Composers

    Guide to Australian Composers

    Vote now, and help us create the ultimate playlist of Australia’s favourite art music.

    Competitions

    View current offers

    Win CDs, tickets to the latest shows, cinema screening invitations and more.

    Season Preview

    Season Preview

    Explore the 2026 season

    Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.

    Awards

    Artists of the Year

    Have your say and help shape the 2025 edition of the Limelight Awards.

    What’s On

    Explore the online calendar

    Find out what’s happening this week and add your own events to our free online calendar.

    Limelight+

    Dual Subscriptions

    Substantial discounts when you subscribe to Limelight and a partner arts organisation.

    Playlists

    Playlists

    Listen now

    Looking for something new to listen to? Check out our playlists from our latest issue.

    Emails

    Sign up now

    Receive free email updates on a range of topics from Limelight.