BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART: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:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250527T020143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T000716Z UID:65179-1750514400-1750525200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250527T015841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T001222Z UID:65177-1750532400-1750543200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250527T020353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T235219Z UID:65181-1750600800-1750611600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Next Fall'\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/next-fall-bnt-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Ballarat Pride,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Next-Fall-Square-BMI-Event-Listing-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250403T040834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T020208Z UID:64256-1750874400-1750879800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kylie-ladd/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kylie-ladd-promo-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250408T033234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033736Z UID:64345-1750878000-1750881600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-june/ 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/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250523T002017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T234616Z UID:65094-1751205600-1751214600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Australian Barbra Streisand Show | Featuring Rachael Grace DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/australian-barbra-streisand-show/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Pride,BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/babs-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250408T033759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033918Z UID:64354-1751482800-1751486400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-2-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/Relaxation-Ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250704T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250617T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T022343Z UID:65677-1751650200-1751655600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Margaret Schofield OAM | Memorial Grand Piano Unveiling DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/grand-piano-unveiling/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Community Partner,Royal South Street Society,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grand-piano-launch-for-post.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250317T032147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T005150Z UID:62936-1751983200-1751986800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 8 July DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-winter-festival-1/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250523T031147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T030941Z UID:65105-1751986800-1751992200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | J.S. Davidson 'Hunted' & 'Tethered' | Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/hunted-tethered-davidson/ 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-promos-davidson-h-t.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250527T041755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T031118Z UID:65216-1751997600-1752003000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk | Ella Stone - 'Breakfast With You' | Now CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ella-stone/ 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-promos-davidson-h-t3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250527T060905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T004045Z UID:65240-1752084000-1752089400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Matthew Spencer DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/matthew-spencer/ 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/2025/05/sq-promo-matthew-spencer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250408T033940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T035613Z UID:64356-1752087600-1752091200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-9-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:20250710T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250212T025248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110608Z UID:61983-1752175800-1752181200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Sweet As DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-sweet-as/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-update.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250526T023451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T012211Z UID:65144-1752262200-1752267600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Andrew Hamilton | Jokes about the time I went to Prison DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/andrew-hamilton/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo-andrew-hamilton.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250527T053759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T005007Z UID:65236-1752588000-1752591600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 15 July DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-winter-festival-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Ballarat Winter Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142858 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:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250408T035652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T035944Z UID:64363-1752692400-1752696000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250625T032957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T033649Z UID:65910-1752841800-1752852600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20240717T012721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T032911Z UID:57382-1752858000-1752874200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T031631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063216Z UID:65790-1752919200-1752960600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T050147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063107Z UID:65830-1753003800-1753041600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T032442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063213Z UID:65793-1753089300-1753133400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T034613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063205Z UID:65803-1753175700-1753207200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T035330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063153Z UID:65806-1753262100-1753304400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250408T042521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T042633Z UID:64378-1753297200-1753300800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for A Clear Mind DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T035700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063134Z UID:65807-1753348500-1753374600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T042305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T063123Z UID:65813-1753441200-1753461000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T064136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T062951Z UID:65868-1753521300-1753554600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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:20260506T142858 CREATED:20250624T044813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T050048Z UID:65825-1753624800-1753639200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule - Celebrating Chopin DESCRIPTION:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4\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$5 – $12 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 4 April at 7pm & Sunday 6 April at 2pm \n \n This is the Way the World Ends is a series of thematically connected short plays\, songs\, character monologues and interludes. The common theme\, through line is that a lack of empathy\, a lack of meaning\, and of love and of connectedness is one of the great challenges for 21st Century humanity (and the planet we live on). \n \n Playwright: Barry Kay Director: Louise Permezel Running Time: 100 Minutes \n \n Barry Kay is a graduate from the Victorian College of Arts\, Drama School where he majored in acting from 1986-1988. Since then he has worked as a professional actor\, playwright\, director\, voice-over artist\, singer and teacher. From 1998 until 2023 he worked at Sovereign Hill\, specialising in costumed historical interpretation and museum theatre. His role at Sovereign Hill included researching\, writing\, directing and performing in a range of theatre events\, from street theatre\, to melodrama\, to naturalism\, to pantomime and more. He was the first president of IMTAL (the International Museum Theatre Alliance) for the Asia-Pacific region from 2011-12. \n \n Louise Permezel is currently studying a Masters of Creative Writing\, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. This follows both a career in education and theatre. Prior to teaching in Ballarat\, Louise worked as the Artistic Director of several professional theatre companies including Zootango Theatre Company\, Murray River Performing Group and Crosswinds. She has also directed with Melbourne Theatre Company for their education program and lectured part-time at the Victorian College of the Arts. Louise has also worked as a dramaturg with various organisations supporting the development of new theatre. \n \n \n \n Cast \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert ReidThey/Them Locksmith \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby PenhallShe/Her Evelyn \n \n \n \n \n \n Kaine HansenHe/Him Adam \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate SuterShe/HerMrs. Splane\, Marg\, Kitty\, Phyllis\, Robyn\, Mittens\, Mary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emil FreundHe/HimMr. Splane\, Telegram Man\, Greg\, Guy Grinner\, Butch\, Damon\, Aldo\, Peter \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda BornerAny Ruth\, Janet\, Karen\, Marie\, Diana\, Etta\, Paula \n \n \n \n \n \n Andreas LitrasHe/HimBradford\, Rex\, Geno\, Mars\, Sundance\, Prophet\, Neighbour\, Doug \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $12 adults – $5 BNT members. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets 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 END:VCALENDAR