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Silent Film with Live Band | Buster Keaton in ‘The General’

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Buster Keaton in The General. Silent film with Live Band. Join us for an unforgettable night of entertainment as we take you back to the golden era of cinema with a silent film screening of The General, starring the legendary Buster Keaton. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute will provide the perfect backdrop for this special event. You'll be […]

$15

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Daniel Connell – I’m Always Sore

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Daniel Connell (As seen on the MICF Gala and Comedy Allstars (ABC)) brings his brand-new show to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute for one night only. Are you nursing some physical (and emotional) aches from life knocking you about as you get older? They say laughter is the best medicine, and luckily for you, affable Aussie […]

$27 – $29.50
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Sweeney Preston & Ethan Cavanagh: Presentation is Everything | SPECIAL TAPING

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

After sell-out seasons across Australia and New Zealand, Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh are coming to Ballarat for one night only to wrap up a 15-month tour with this special live taping of their award-winning show. Presentation is Everything is an hour of fast-paced stand-up comedy that is visually complemented through the medium of Microsoft […]

$25 – $29

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Women Just Want to Laugh

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Ladies, grab your crowns and let's reign supreme over the most epic women's night out of the year! Women Just Want to Laugh! You're in for an evening of uproarious laughter, unforgettable stories, and, of course, WINE Brace yourselves for the uproarious talent of one of Australia's finest female comedians, led by the sensational Janelle […]

$33 – $45

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Heath Franklin’s Chopper – Not Here To F*ck Spiders

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Australias most wanted comedian is back After three years off... and he's not here to f*ck spiders! That's right. Not even if they're dressed in a sexy spider nurse outfit. He just hasn't got the time. And neither do you. Because life happens whether you like it or not. You can tiptoe around it, have a whinge or […]

$36 – $40
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Troy Kinne | Made Wrong

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

A show where Kinne shares too much information about all of the things wrong with him. And when you’re in your mid 40s dating someone in their 30s, those things wrong with you are going to become slightly more apparent. But hey, if it means you get to walk away from the show feeling better […]

$46.00
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Still Kickin’ – Blake Pavey

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

"Pavey's stand-up delicately weaves elements of darkness and light, moving the audience to the brink of tears, before landing a hefty punchline that leaves them in (metaphorical) stitches.” - The Age After a sold-out debut tour in 2023, Blake Pavey’s plan of dying early didn’t exactly pan out. To celebrate him Still Kickin’… he’s decided […]

$46.40

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow | Ballarat

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $55 Australia's biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off again on its annual road trip around the country! Showcasing the finest talents from the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we're delivering a dose of laughter right to your doorstep! Featuring a line-up of beloved comedy royalty […]

$55

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Daniel Connell – Little Aussie Battler

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

August 9 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm $30.00 Minerva Space The 2024 Show It's 2024, you see that Daniel has a new show. You don't mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out, dinner, and Daniel's show.  At work the next day you recount Daniel's tales […]

$30.00

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Teeny Tiny Stevies – Twice the Love Tour, Ballarat

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

September 8 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm $32 The ultimate live gig experience for young families. The old feel young, the young feel like grown-ups, and everyone just meets somewhere in the middle for a rocking good time! Playing all the Teeny Tiny Stevies favourites along with some sparkly new ones from their most […]

$32

In Conversation with Benjamin Stevenson

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

October 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $10 Humffray Room Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret Benjamin Stevenson. Strap yourself in for Christmas hijinks, done the way only Benjamin Stevenson can.’ Hayley Scrivenor An ingenious and hilarious meta-murder mystery. - Sunday Times When a Christmas show takes a dark turn after a magician’s guillotine […]

$10

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Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm $30.75 Minerva Space Grogan These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. […]

$30.75
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Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

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

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