BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250124T230000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250110T013352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T163216Z UID:61048-1737747000-1737759600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:HIP HOP ELEMENTS 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/hip-hop-elements-bmi/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sqaure-promo-hip-hop.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250129T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20241216T233250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151012Z UID:60722-1738177200-1738182600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Finding Joy: Meditation in a Busy Life - Public Talk with Gen Kelsang Rabten 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/finding-joy/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:kadampa,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Finding-Joy-Ballarat.webp ORGANIZER;CN="KMC Australia & Melbourne":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250106T012015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161202Z UID:60892-1738782000-1738787400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | New Beginnings: How to Start Meditating 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-new-beginnings-1/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-beginnings-squre-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250207T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250110T034631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T163211Z UID:61064-1738953000-1738960200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/olybird-milla-williams-duo/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Live,Important Dates,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_0066A.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250209T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250209T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20241113T233828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T163224Z UID:59974-1739113200-1739122200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Adam Harvey | Live at the BMI 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/adam-harvey/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rdKZB_7g-socials.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250106T014304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161159Z UID:60901-1739386800-1739392200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | New Beginnings: How to Start Meditating 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-new-beginnings-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-beginnings-squre-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250213T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250203T001511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113214Z UID:61630-1739475000-1739480400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | KNEECAP 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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-kneecap/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kneecap-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20241202T031650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T160628Z UID:60438-1739901600-1739907000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jane Cafarella 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/jane-cafarella/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jane-cafarella-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250106T014520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161156Z UID:60903-1739991600-1739997000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | New Beginnings: How to Start Meditating 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-new-beginnings-3/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-beginnings-squre-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250121T235526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T163205Z UID:61399-1740166200-1740171600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Live: Hot Club Swing & Amie Brûlée 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/hot-club-swing-amie-brulee/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Live,Important Dates,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/udwcV2RW-e1738021755508.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250109T010836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T160554Z UID:61027-1740506400-1740513600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Megan Brown & Lucy Sussex 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/megan-brown-lucy-sussex/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-megan-brown.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250108T015354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113129Z UID:60976-1740591000-1740594600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1\, Special Event | Dancers on the Sea by Gabrielle Samson 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/twilight-talks-atauro-timor-leste/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-dancers-on-the-sea.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215826 CREATED:20250106T014730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113222Z UID:60905-1740596400-1740601800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | The Path of Peace: Three Ways to a Simpler Life DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-26-feb-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-path-to-peace.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250108T035746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T121648Z UID:61006-1741197600-1741201200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:A BMI Fundraising Public Talk | The world in 2025 and beyond with Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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-world-in-2025-geoffrey-blainey/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/geoffrey-blainey-book-cover-before-i-forget-promo-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250210T054914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113211Z UID:61868-1741201200-1741206600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | The Path of Peace: Three Ways to a Simpler Life DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-5-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-path-to-peace.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20241107T052354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113149Z UID:59773-1741800600-1741804200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Ballarat's Growth: Infrastructure Pressures 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/twilight-talks-ballarats-growth/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/square-promo-individuals-infrastructure.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250210T055148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113209Z UID:61870-1741806000-1741811400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | The Path of Peace: Three Ways to a Simpler Life DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-12-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-path-to-peace.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250211T042522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T061217Z UID:61914-1741894200-1741899600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Movie Teller 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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-the-movie-teller/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-update3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20241219T033900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113146Z UID:60810-1742405400-1742409000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Change in Ballarat's Car Industry 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/ballarats-car-industry/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ballarats-car-industry.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250210T224700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074547Z UID:61877-1742410800-1742416200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-19-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250323T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250131T042444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T091428Z UID:61594-1742410800-1742767200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Broadway to Ballarat: The Haunted Theatre 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/broadway-to-ballarat-the-haunted-theatre/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/broadway-to-ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reuben Morgan":MAILTO:reuben.i.morgan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250213T025304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T051403Z UID:62065-1742839200-1742844600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Charlotte McConaghy 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/charlotte-mcconaghy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/charlotte-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20241219T034349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113143Z UID:60812-1743010200-1743013800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Changes to the Canadian Corridor 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/canadian-corridor/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-canadian.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250210T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074545Z UID:61884-1743015600-1743021000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-26-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20241126T231156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161603Z UID:60217-1743343200-1743355800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:70th Anniversary Minerva Social | Scottish Country Dancing 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/scottish-country-dancing-2025/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ballarat-scottish-square-promo-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat Country Scottish Dancing":MAILTO:heathermross2021@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250218T050634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T044951Z UID:62217-1743530400-1743535800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/mark-smith/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sq-promo-mark-smith.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20241219T035224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113140Z UID:60820-1743615000-1743618600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Dr Hardy 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/dr-hardy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dr-hard-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250210T232440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074541Z UID:61890-1743620400-1743625800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Playwright – C. J. Johnson \n \n C.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. His website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. He is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… C.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Gin O’Brien \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). She is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). And she loves dogs! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. A bar will operate for these sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n There is no allocated seating. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 100 minutes (no interval) Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available Content warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre are a BMI Community PartnerFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters & partners\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-2-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250403T233030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T040042Z UID:64276-1743793200-1743804000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/this-is-the-way-the-world-ends/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWWE-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T230000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215827 CREATED:20250217T004441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T042123Z UID:62137-1743881400-1743894000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Zak Plays Zach: The Ultimate Zach Bryan Tribute Show 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 12\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:30 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/zak-plays-zach/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ZPZ-Ballarat-Mechanics-Institute-Poster-April-2025-5-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR