BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T010540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T191545Z UID:58347-1732275000-1732289400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Golf Day Fundraiser | Join Us at Snake Valley Golf Club DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/golf-day-2024/ LOCATION:Snake Valley Golf Club\, 341 Chepstowe Road\, Snake Valley\, Victoria\, 3351\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/golf-day-square-promo-FINAL.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T032033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T032134Z UID:58393-1732129200-1732134600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-20-november-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daily-Rituals-for-Inner-Peace-Class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240924T024501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211058Z UID:58970-1732123800-1732127400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: How James became King DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-brian-omalley.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20241002T020132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211624Z UID:59146-1731769200-1731772800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat: Travel Writing | Adriane Howell and Favel Parrett in conversation with Fiona Sweet. DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/stella-day-out-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stella-square-travel2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240801T232909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211637Z UID:57891-1731762000-1731765600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat: Writing about the Future | Kate Mildenhall in conversation with Van Badham DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/stella-day-out-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/stella-square-mildenhall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240822T060115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211634Z UID:58493-1731751200-1731772800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/open-garden-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Errard Hall\, Errard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/square-promo-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241114T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240130T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211643Z UID:50641-1731612600-1731618000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | EO DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/bfs-eo/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eo-e1706577696477.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T031557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015154Z UID:58387-1731524400-1731529800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-13-november-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daily-Rituals-for-Inner-Peace-Class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T204500 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240923T022643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211627Z UID:58911-1731353400-1731357900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Jack Rutter | Live at the BMI DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/jack-rutter/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-jack-rutter.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240723T042221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211640Z UID:57552-1731348000-1731355200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Tea Cooper DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/tea-cooper/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tea-cooper-promo-squre-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240917T235139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211325Z UID:58801-1731247200-1731254400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Jackson Dahlenburg: Album Launch: With Love | Debut Solo Piano Album DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/jackson-dahlenburg/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jackson-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T223000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240121T232752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T015142Z UID:50317-1731000600-1732833000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-chess-club-nov-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T031409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012354Z UID:58384-1730919600-1730925000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-6-november-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Three-Ways-to-Improve-1080p-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240924T015619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211928Z UID:58950-1730914200-1730917800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: The archaeology of a Goldrush city - identifying\, protecting and managing Ballarat’s buried relics and ruins. DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-archaeology/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jerremy-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240805T030018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T051054Z UID:58054-1730574000-1730577600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/luke-heggie-grogan/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/heggie-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240424T033006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T022254Z UID:54249-1730491200-1730498400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Champagne | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/daniel-champagne-ballart/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/square-from-poster.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T031312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012357Z UID:58383-1730314800-1730320200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-30-october-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Three-Ways-to-Improve-1080p-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240723T055539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T023001Z UID:57574-1730311200-1730318400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Benjamin Stevenson DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/benjamin-stevenson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Comedy,Fundraiser,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/benjamin-stevenson-promo-squre-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241027T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241027T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240627T234912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T221158Z UID:56044-1730037600-1730044800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Collectables DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/fashion-parade-fundraiser-vintage/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Vintage & Collectables ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/promotional-square-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241026T173000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240925T023950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T222206Z UID:59022-1729958400-1729963800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In conversation with John Safran | Now moved to The George Hotel DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/john-safran/ LOCATION:The George Hotel\, 27 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/JOHN-SAFRAN.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Collins Booksellers on Lydiard":MAILTO:ballaratlydiard@collinsbooks.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T223000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20241006T223714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T221153Z UID:59338-1729891800-1729895400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 2 DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-oct-25-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20241006T222136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T221156Z UID:59326-1729884600-1729888200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 1 DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-oct-25/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241023T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T030646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012400Z UID:58375-1729710000-1729715400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-23-october-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Three-Ways-to-Improve-1080p-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241023T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241023T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240703T005239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211930Z UID:56852-1729704600-1729708200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 3 | Life So Full of Promise: vivid\, compelling stories about Australia's lost generation. DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/twilight-talks-life-so-full-of-promise/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-promo-life-so-full-of-promise.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241021T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240806T032513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T031057Z UID:58083-1729515600-1729522800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chris Hammer DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/chris-hammer/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chris-hammer-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T030430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T030536Z UID:58373-1729105200-1729110600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-16-october/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lmd-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240702T082713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211936Z UID:56817-1729099800-1729103400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 3 | Lights Everlasting: Australia's commemorative stained glass\, Boer War to Vietnam DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/twilight-talks-lights-everlasting/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-promo-lights-everlasting.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T161500 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240731T050302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T030800Z UID:57865-1728829800-1728836100@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Classical & French Duo-Recital | Susan Pierotti & Brian Chapman DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/duo-recital/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/duo-recital-promo-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241010T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240130T010440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143028Z UID:50632-1728588600-1728594000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | L’Ombra di Caravaggio (Caravaggio’s Shadow) DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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/bfs-caravaggios-shadow/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CaravaggioA_s_Shadow-945307708-large-e1706576973473.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T113900 CREATED:20240815T030113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T030400Z UID:58369-1728500400-1728505800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully DESCRIPTION:‘Next Fall’\, 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 June 21\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $25 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 19 June\, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm \n \n A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts \n \n Directed by Matthew Henderson \n \n Nominated for the Tony Award\, Drama Desk Award\, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall is a moving and thought-provoking drama about love\, faith\, and family. The story follows Adam and Luke\, a committed couple navigating their opposing beliefs—Adam is an atheist\, while Luke is a devout Christian. When an accident changes everything\, Adam must rely on Luke’s family for support\, leading to a deeply emotional and\, at times\, humorous exploration of faith\, acceptance\, and love. \n \n \n \n Geoffrey Nauffts Geoffrey Nauffts has worked as an actor on and Off-Broadway\, regionally\, and extensively in film and television. He has directed short plays by Kenneth Lonergan\, Frank Pugliese\, David Marshall Grant\, Theresa Rebeck and Suzan-Lori Parks\, as well as Naked Angels’ critically acclaimed production of Steven Belber’s TAPE in New York\, Los Angeles\, and London. He wrote\, directed\, and acted in the award-winning short film “Baby Steps\,” starring Kathy Bates\, and co-wrote “Jenifer\,” a movie of the week for CBS. He collaborated with Elton John and Anthony Barrile on a score for “Showstopper\,” a screenplay he and Barrile co-wrote for Ben Stiller’s production company\, Red Hour. In addition to his role as a writer on ABC’s hit series\, “Brothers & Sisters\,” he currently serves as artistic director of Naked Angels\, where he’s been a proud member for over twenty-four years. His critically acclaimed play NEXT FALL opened on Broadway in March 2010\, where it received the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award for Best New American Play\, and was nominated for a Drama League Award\, an Outer Circle Critics Award\, a Drama Desk Award\, and a Tony Award for best play. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Kai Ridler He/HimLuke \n \n \n \n \n \n Samuel John Darge He/HimAdam \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb Tong He/HimBrandon \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Ryan She/HerArlene \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Carroll He/HimButch \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalya Munro She/HerHolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $25 adults\, $20 Concession\, $18.00 BNT members\, $10 Children\, $10 Group (minimum of 10 tickets). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 3 Hours \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 \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-9-october-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lmd-square.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR