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The newest local theatre company on the block, LadderFrame Theatre, is excited to show it’s well received original show – Big Women.

Under the guise of creative director Zara Wilson-Boyle and music director Chiara Angeli, the show has been constructed using influences of Physical Theatre and Verbatim Theatre; its script composed of real words spoken by real people.

Through a process of interviews, transcripts, workshops and interpretation of theatrical conventions, the cast and crew have created a dynamic theatrical piece that celebrates and uncovers the Big Stories of these Big Women.

Before the main performance Megan J Riedl will present her original spoken word poetry.

Doors open | 7pm

Pre-show entertainment | 7:15pm

Main event – Big Women | 8pm

Note: While the BMI is an all ages venue the show does contain adult themes. This event will use strobe effects and theatrical smoke.

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Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

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portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

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guides dressed in period costum

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portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

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Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

Fundraising Dinner
17 May. 

  Performance – 18 May.

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Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

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Australian Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

18 April to 18 May

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

Fundraising Dinner
17 May. 

  Performance – 18 May.

Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | Now $20

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BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing