Limelight Theatre programme
Limelight Theatre project provides a platform for young creatives aged 16–21 to showcase acting skills, learn effective industry tools, and gain new experiences.
Following its successful acceptance into the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and through creative opportunities including drama workshops and visits to professional shows and venues, participants not only developed their theatrical skills but also built core, adaptable skills such as teamwork, communication, networking, and more.
How this benefits young people:
Young participants acquire theatrical skills and develop essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience. They gain performance experience and access networking and support opportunities to help them pursue careers in the arts.
Limelight at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Limelight Theatre group was at Edinburgh Fringe Festival from18-23 August performing an inspiring play, As We Face The Sun.
About the play
As We Face the Sun is a moving and uplifting exploration of friendship and the passage of time. We follow a group of West London classmates who, after the tragic loss of a friend, hold an annual party in her honour. As they transition from teenagers into adulthood, the gatherings become a reflection of shared memories and growth. Bought to life by talented West London drama students, the narrative reminds us of why we hold onto things and how we might start to let go.
We obtained funding from Keep it Fringe to help support getting our show to Edinburgh, which has helped us fund more marketing at the Fringe, including outdoor advertising as well as help with accommodation and travel.
Impact
181 audience members
100% of the young people:
have learnt about new opportunities for their future
have improved their acting /theatre skills
have improved relationships with other
have increased their confidence
would like to perform at the Fringe Festival again
The Limelight Theatre Group were successful in receiving two 4 star reviews from one of the largest Edinburgh Fringe reviewers, BingeFringe (Lou Fox) and LondonTheatre1 (Chris Omaweng). Please see some of the review highlights below:
“Six talented performers shine throughout, bringing a healthy dose of school days nostalgia and some highly emotionally intelligent performances.
A refreshing change of pace from
much of the festival.
Not a hint of pretention behind the
performances: these are raw talents waiting to be snapped up into big and bright performance futures.
”
“A briskly paced production that reflects
the energy and vibrancy of youth.
The play captures the myriad frustrations
of the younger generation with care and
sensitivity.
An engaging coming of age play that
subtly challenges mainstream media’s
portrayal of youngsters.”
“‘This one comes from the bottom of my heart. Being able to experience new things and grow closer with each other was something so special to me to all of us. I’ve gained so much confidence, respect to my friends for their skills, leadership and creativity. i have always had struggles with doubting my abilities in myself and if i should follow my dreams but after all the positive feedbacks i now know what i want to accomplish and chase in the future and now.
Lorna has played a huge part for being such a wonderful director and so patient and passionate with all of us and made us want to carry on going. I couldn’t have asked for a better team.”
Rehersals gallery
