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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250604T015536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T011514Z UID:65475-1752688800-1752694200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Irma Gold | This event has now been CANCELLED due to low ticket sales 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 20\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/irma-gold/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/irma-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250408T035652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T035944Z UID:64363-1752692400-1752696000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind 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 20\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-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Clear-Mind-Urban-Ballarat-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250625T032957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T033649Z UID:65910-1752841800-1752852600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20240717T012721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T032911Z UID:57382-1752858000-1752874200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T031631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063216Z UID:65790-1752919200-1752960600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T050147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063107Z UID:65830-1753003800-1753041600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250721T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250721T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T032442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063213Z UID:65793-1753089300-1753133400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T034613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063205Z UID:65803-1753175700-1753207200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T035330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063153Z UID:65806-1753262100-1753304400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250408T042521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T042633Z UID:64378-1753297200-1753300800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind 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 20\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-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Clear-Mind-Urban-Ballarat-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063134Z UID:65807-1753348500-1753374600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-4/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T042305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063123Z UID:65813-1753441200-1753461000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-5/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250726T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250726T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T064136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T062951Z UID:65868-1753521300-1753554600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-9/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250727T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250727T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T044813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T050048Z UID:65825-1753624800-1753639200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule - Celebrating Chopin 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 20\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/rsss-pianoforte-schedule-7/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chopin.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T052537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063100Z UID:65835-1753695000-1753723800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-4/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T054647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063035Z UID:65841-1753781400-1753806600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-5/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T060939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063024Z UID:65852-1753867800-1753902000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-6/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250715T014238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001534Z UID:66248-1753900200-1753903800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics' Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures 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 20\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/rare-books-mechanics-institutes/ LOCATION:Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library\, 39 Saint Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Important Dates,Rare Book Week,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG39-BMI-crop.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250408T040007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T041032Z UID:64365-1753902000-1753905600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others 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 20\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-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Love-Yourseld-Others-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T062123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063012Z UID:65855-1753956000-1753977600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-7/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T063047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063002Z UID:65863-1754064000-1754080200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-8/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250625T043529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063828Z UID:65954-1754127000-1754168400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule & Championship Challenge 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 20\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/rsss-vocal-schedule-9-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250624T235217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T062854Z UID:65881-1754231400-1754253000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Heats 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 20\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/rsss-aria-heats/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250804T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250804T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250625T000219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T042831Z UID:65888-1754335800-1754343000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi Final 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 20\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/rsss-aria-semi-final/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Live Music,Royal South Street Society,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sq-promos.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250527T025831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T021316Z UID:65197-1754503200-1754508600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In conversation with Chloe Adams & Alli Sinclair 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 20\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/chloe-adams-alli-sinclair/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Ballarat Winter Festival,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-chloe-and-alli-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250408T041052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T041408Z UID:64372-1754506800-1754510400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others 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 20\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-august/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Love-Yourseld-Others-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250512T035956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T061800Z UID:64945-1754834400-1754841600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Little Brass Band | BMI Fundraiser: Cheers\, Raise a Glass to Brass 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 20\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/little-brass-band/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/little-brass-band-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250408T041113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T041537Z UID:64373-1755111600-1755115200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others 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 20\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-august/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/How-to-Love-Yourseld-Others-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250811T041345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T045630Z UID:66767-1755280800-1755286200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week 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 20\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/the-secret-history-of-sharks/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Science Week,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sq-promo-the-secret-history-of-sharks.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151709 CREATED:20250605T021537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T031934Z UID:65518-1755372600-1755381600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Craig McLachlan Live & Intimate - Six String Stories 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 20\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/craig-mc-lachlan/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CRAIG-MCLACHLAN-SixStringStories_CM_Hero_draft2-Liam-Mudge.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR