The venue was officially opened in 2012 as part of a significant infrastructure development for Mary Immaculate College.
The auditorium utilizes a tiered seating arrangement specifically engineered to ensure unobstructed sightlines from every row.
The theatre is physically integrated into the campus architecture, bridging the gap between student facilities and public-facing cultural amenities.
It regularly hosts the annual Limerick Jazz Festival and various regional dance showcases.
The venue management oversees the 'Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable' collective, which acts as the lead agency for the arts in the city.
It functions as a multi-disciplinary space, hosting everything from intimate children’s puppetry to full-cast contemporary drama.
The Lime Tree Theatre is a professional 510-seat venue situated on the campus of Mary Immaculate College in Limerick. It serves as a primary cultural hub for the region, hosting a diverse program of national and international theatre, music, comedy, and dance. The theatre features a flexible stage space and state-of-the-art technical facilities designed to accommodate large-scale touring productions. It is operated in partnership with the Belltable, a city-center venue, to manage arts programming across Limerick. The facility is fully accessible with integrated systems for hearing-impaired patrons. It is frequently used for academic performances, graduation ceremonies, and high-profile local arts festivals.
The modern, glass-fronted foyer area captures excellent natural light and showcases the contemporary architectural design.
Check the combined events calendar for the Belltable venue to ensure you are looking at the correct location.
Arrive early to navigate campus parking, as spaces can be limited during major academic terms.
Utilize the on-site cafe area prior to the performance to avoid peak intermission queues.
Do not confuse this venue with the smaller Belltable venue located in the city center; verify your ticket location before travel.
Program availability typically reduces during July and August due to the academic holiday season.
Standard theatre etiquette applies; mobile phones must be silenced and photography during performances is prohibited.
