BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T205000 DTSTAMP:20260430T050650Z CREATED:20260430T044744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T050650Z UID:72672-1783796400-1783803000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-vivian-bullwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke-a-theatre-180-production/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260504T055234Z CREATED:20260427T070837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T055234Z UID:72579-1784057400-1784064600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Grigoryan Brothers - A Boy Called Sailboat DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/grigoryan-brothers-a-boy-called-sailboat/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-a-boy-called-steamboat-v4.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260713T065848Z CREATED:20260313T024204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T065848Z UID:71265-1784138400-1784143800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Benita Bensch | Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/benita-bensch/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-benita-bensch-FINAL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T055023Z CREATED:20260509T054421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T055023Z UID:72886-1784142000-1784145600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life-15-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T050227Z CREATED:20260129T044738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T050227Z UID:70423-1784230200-1784235600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Journey Home DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-journey-home/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/journey-home-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T043115Z CREATED:20260420T042351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043115Z UID:72345-1784570400-1784575800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Petronella McGovern DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/petronella-mcgovern/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sp-promo-talks-petronella-mcgovern-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T054800Z CREATED:20260509T054745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054800Z UID:72889-1784746800-1784750400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life-22-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T034312Z CREATED:20260223T045111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034312Z UID:70806-1784833200-1784840400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-23-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260722T043924Z CREATED:20260722T041732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T043924Z UID:74691-1784887200-1785682800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Rare Books: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Rare Book Week DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rare-books-ballaarat-mechanics-institute-rare-book-week/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Rare Book Week,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/collection-sq-promo-rare-book-week.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T043709Z CREATED:20260520T015158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043709Z UID:73020-1784890800-1784896200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Arresting the Ephemeral: The Beautiful Usefulness of a Victorian Herbarium DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/arresting-the-ephemeral-the-beautiful-usefulness-of-a-victorian-herbarium/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Rare Book Week,Talk,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-arresting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T034253Z CREATED:20260223T053244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034253Z UID:70815-1784919600-1784926800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-24-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260331T034233Z CREATED:20260223T053557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034233Z UID:70819-1784988000-1784995200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T034212Z CREATED:20260223T053430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034212Z UID:70817-1785006000-1785013200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260722T052535Z CREATED:20250527T054132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T052535Z UID:65238-1785247200-1785250800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-26/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/building-tours-sq-promo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T193000 DTSTAMP:20260727T034132Z CREATED:20260416T050939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T034132Z UID:72260-1785348000-1785353400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Phillipa Nefri Clark - Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/phillipa-nefri-clark/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sp-promo-talks-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T235000 DTSTAMP:20260613T032955Z CREATED:20260612T030356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T032955Z UID:73553-1785610800-1785628200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Anything for a Mate: Charity Ball DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/anything-for-a-mate-charity-ball/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260803T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260727T034219Z CREATED:20260520T044923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T034219Z UID:73049-1785780000-1785785400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-margaret-hickety/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-margaret-hickey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260713T070357Z CREATED:20260615T050825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T070357Z UID:73589-1786125600-1786129200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:150 Years of Botanical Communication DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/150-years-of-botanical-communication/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Biodiversity Week,Talk,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sq-promo-events-arresting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T204000 DTSTAMP:20260714T022707Z CREATED:20251205T035734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022707Z UID:69366-1786131000-1786135200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/blake-pavey-a-bit-scared/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-blake-pavey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260809T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260809T153000 DTSTAMP:20260714T061239Z CREATED:20260622T050152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T061239Z UID:73794-1786278600-1786289400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lawrence Mooney and Friends DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lawrence-mooney/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sq-promo-events-lawrence-mooney.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T220301Z CREATED:20260324T234500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T220301Z UID:71535-1786557600-1786563000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sophie Green DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sophie-green/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-sophie-green.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T033912Z CREATED:20260129T051107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033912Z UID:70430-1786649400-1786654800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Blue Trail DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-the-blue-trail/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-blue-trail-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260629T040002Z CREATED:20260223T053749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T040002Z UID:70821-1787252400-1787257800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-20-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T203000 DTSTAMP:20260629T035851Z CREATED:20260629T033353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T035851Z UID:73961-1787338800-1787344200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-21-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T035740Z CREATED:20260629T033533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T035740Z UID:73963-1787407200-1787412600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-22-aug-matinee/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260822T203000 DTSTAMP:20260629T035634Z CREATED:20260629T033731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T035634Z UID:73965-1787425200-1787430600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-22-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T143000 DTSTAMP:20260630T001508Z CREATED:20260629T033831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T001508Z UID:73967-1787490000-1787495400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-23-aug-matinee/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T193000 DTSTAMP:20260630T015250Z CREATED:20260629T033929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T015250Z UID:73969-1787508000-1787513400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:You Can't Tell Anyone\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/you-cant-tell-anyone-23-aug/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YCTA-ATDW-1600-x-1200-px-e1782429973747.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T223000 DTSTAMP:20260728T045315Z CREATED:20260715T040559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T045315Z UID:74558-1787769900-1787783400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Trivia Night Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-trivia-night-fundraiser/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/square-promo-trivia-night.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T051452Z CREATED:20260707T044841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T051452Z UID:74311-1788372000-1788377400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Lauren Williams & Penny Tangey DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-lauren-williams-penny-tangey/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sp-promo-talks-lauren-williams-penny-tangey.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR