BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220719T222414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223509Z UID:20403-1658844000-1658847600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-26-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220629T051619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T052138Z UID:19799-1658831400-1658836800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 26 July DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-26-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220609T043335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T034816Z UID:19402-1658768400-1658775600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | Carols in Winter | Ballarat Singers & Little Brass Band DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/carols-in-winter/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Carols-banner-final-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220418T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214254Z UID:18281-1658313000-1658327400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July - Session 1 of 2 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-20-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220719T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223524Z UID:20401-1658239200-1658242800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-19-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220623T024935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T025812Z UID:19749-1657825200-1657834200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - High Ground DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-high-ground/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/high-ground-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220607T004435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T232426Z UID:19301-1657824300-1657828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Fundraiser | The Phantom of the Open DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-phantom-of-the-open/ LOCATION:Regent Cinemas Ballarat\, 49 Lydiard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fun-the-phantom-of-the-open-banner-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220614T060046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T012414Z UID:19529-1656928800-1659024000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of works Lillipilli Beads\, Faye Heininger DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-lillipilli-beads/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Exhibition,The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2871-rotated-e1655427437685.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220701T230000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220606T034426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034426Z UID:19295-1656702000-1656716400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Fanny Lumsden's Deep in the Fallow Tour DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fallow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/62822e0f1111f4204c192b1d-e1654487275688.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220405T013807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005259Z UID:17907-1656498600-1656507600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-29-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220603T035206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T035300Z UID:19243-1656412200-1656417600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 28 June DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-28-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220405T013548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T055055Z UID:17905-1655893800-1655902800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 22 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-22-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220527T005602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T034930Z UID:19112-1655649000-1655654400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Toying With The Classics - Ballarat Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bsojune22/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Toying-With-the-Classics-BMI-Events-alternative-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220405T013513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011000Z UID:17903-1655289000-1655298000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 15 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-15-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220518T012107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T012107Z UID:18917-1654894800-1654894800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:LaNCE TV - Live in Concert with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lance-tv-live/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lance-TV-events-image-v1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220204T070341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T070341Z UID:15929-1654801200-1654810200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Herself DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-herself/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/3396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220407T041019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011029Z UID:18088-1654709400-1654714800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wendy McCarthy: Don’t Be Too Polite\, Girls DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/wendy-mccarthy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bb1f9cc7aa6a4b9ab0346a46dc81733d_content_medium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220405T005315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z UID:17896-1654684200-1654693200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220426T044236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z UID:18548-1653993000-1653998400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-31-may-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220731T230312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220512T045918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z UID:18783-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lamb/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2021-07-26-at-8.23.27-AM-e1643956860937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220310T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4 DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220322T044108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220309T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3 DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20211217T020950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-april-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220322T043906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220309T235040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2 DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T034741 CREATED:20220204T063345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 17\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-white-riot/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/maxresdefault-2-e1643956373930.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR