Lawrence Mooney and Friends
Minerva Space
Doors open 12.30pm | 1.30pm show-time
Lawrence Mooney
Lawrence Mooney is one of Australia’s most popular and best known Comedians and recently he has appeared as the man behind all of those wonderful characters on The Front Bar.
This veteran of stage, radio and television is at the Ballarat Mechanics Institute for one show only to deliver 50 minutes of his brilliant standup comedy.
Also featuring, comedy legend – Elliot Goblet
Elliot Goblet
Elliot Goblet is well accepted as being one of the most original Comedians in the history of the known universe.
He is best remembered from his over 60 standup comedy spots on national television…62 to be precise.
What’s more this Comedian who invites you to “change gears mentally” has performed all over Australia and in 7 other countries including the Montreal Comedy Festival.
Marlaina McPhillips – The MC
As an MC, Marlaina brings warm energy, quick wit, sharp timing and a seamless flow to every event.
“Marlaina was a pleasure to work with. She came well prepared, read the crowd beautifully.” – Nicole Blair Pancare Foundation.
“Seeing Marlaina on stage convinced me that she has all of the important qualities of a very good MC. At my large event in February, 2026 she got glowing reports from the audience.” – Jack Levi aka Comedian Elliot Goblet.
Price: $47, $42 concession
Show Contains Adult Themes and Coarse Language. Recommended Age: 16+
ALL UNDER 18s Must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian. (Someone who has guardianship over you via a legal guardianship order).
This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.
