The Lighthouse

Where light reveals its secrets.

Science meets spectacle in a grand palace of light.

Artistic Director Geoff Cobham’s love letter to light, The Lighthouse is part installation, part scientific quest, part rave.

Children are guided through a series of interconnected rooms each filled with hands-on encounters exploring a different property of the elusive yet fundamental force of nature that is light. Amongst towers of radiance and halls of glowing colour, shadows come to life, light bends and dances, and imagination becomes architecture.

Blending theatrical design with scientific curiosity, The Lighthouse invites children and families to experiment with reflection, colour, perspective and sound. The result is a joyful conversation between art and science — monumental, playful and endlessly possible.

“The Lighthouse is a well-designed visual treat for the young and the young at heart.” InDaily
For children of all ages
Interactive Installation
60 Minutes
Show Warning Haze and lighting effects
“I left there feeling as though I’d been on a holiday in another world.” Kate, mother
“I love it! I love it! I love it!” Child, age 6

Credits

Geoff Cobham Creator
Zoë Barry Creator, Performer
Daisy Brown Creator
Michelle Maddog Delaney Creator
Clara Grant Creator
Marty McBubble Creator
Chris Petridis Creator
Jason Sweeney Creator
Wendy Todd Creator
Meg Wilson Creator
Renate Henschke Costume Design
Seana O'Brien Costume Construction
Jimmy Dodd Set Construction
Vincent Crowley Performer
Max Mackenzie Tour Technician

Learn

The Lighthouse Education Resource Printable PDF including curriculum links, classroom activities, discussion questions and more.
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Light Painting Create stunning artworks with lights and a phone.
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Elements of Drama: Space Building blocks for drama-based learning
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Galaxy Jar Create your own miniature galaxy in a jar.
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Storytime with Temeka: The Dark Temeka reads The Dark by Lemony Snicket
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Awards

Ruby Awards (Winner) Best Work or Event Within a Festival, 2020

Tours

Singapore (2026) Singapore International Festival of Arts, Singapore
Taiwan (2025) Taichung, Taiwan
Australia (2022) Perth Festival, WA
Australia (2021) Arts Centre Melbourne, VIC
Premiere Season (2020) Adelaide Festival, SA

Supporters

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, commissioned by Adelaide Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne and Perth Festival.