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:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240424T033006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T022254Z UID:54249-1730491200-1730498400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Champagne | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/daniel-champagne-ballart/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/square-from-poster.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240805T030018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T051054Z UID:58054-1730574000-1730577600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Luke Heggie | Grogan | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/luke-heggie-grogan/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/heggie-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240924T015619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211928Z UID:58950-1730914200-1730917800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: The archaeology of a Goldrush city - identifying\, protecting and managing Ballarat’s buried relics and ruins. DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-archaeology/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jerremy-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240815T031409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012354Z UID:58384-1730919600-1730925000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-6-november-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Three-Ways-to-Improve-1080p-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241128T223000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240121T232752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T015142Z UID:50317-1731000600-1732833000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-nov-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240917T235139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211325Z UID:58801-1731247200-1731254400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Jackson Dahlenburg: Album Launch: With Love | Debut Solo Piano Album DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jackson-dahlenburg/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jackson-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240723T042221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211640Z UID:57552-1731348000-1731355200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Tea Cooper DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tea-cooper/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tea-cooper-promo-squre-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241111T204500 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240923T022643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211627Z UID:58911-1731353400-1731357900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Jack Rutter | Live at the BMI DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jack-rutter/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-jack-rutter.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240815T031557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015154Z UID:58387-1731524400-1731529800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-13-november-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daily-Rituals-for-Inner-Peace-Class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241114T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240130T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211643Z UID:50641-1731612600-1731618000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | EO DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-eo/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eo-e1706577696477.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240822T060115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211634Z UID:58493-1731751200-1731772800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/open-garden-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Errard Hall\, Errard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/square-promo-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240801T232909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211637Z UID:57891-1731762000-1731765600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat: Writing about the Future | Kate Mildenhall in conversation with Van Badham DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/stella-square-mildenhall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20241002T020132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211624Z UID:59146-1731769200-1731772800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat: Travel Writing | Adriane Howell and Favel Parrett in conversation with Fiona Sweet. DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stella-square-travel2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240924T024501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211058Z UID:58970-1732123800-1732127400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: How James became King DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-brian-omalley.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240815T032033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T032134Z UID:58393-1732129200-1732134600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-20-november-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daily-Rituals-for-Inner-Peace-Class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240815T010540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T191545Z UID:58347-1732275000-1732289400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Golf Day Fundraiser | Join Us at Snake Valley Golf Club DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/golf-day-2024/ LOCATION:Snake Valley Golf Club\, 341 Chepstowe Road\, Snake Valley\, Victoria\, 3351\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/golf-day-square-promo-FINAL.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240910T030313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211629Z UID:58645-1732305600-1732312800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/johnny-cash-june-carter-show/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/johnny-cash-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241123T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20241006T223241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211621Z UID:59334-1732390200-1732393800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 3 DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-nov-23/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241123T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241123T223000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20241006T223455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211619Z UID:59336-1732397400-1732401000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 4 DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-nov-23-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240924T031552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211055Z UID:58976-1732728600-1732732200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: Johnny Alloo... of Ballarat Notoriety DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-john-smyth.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240815T032149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T032253Z UID:58395-1732734000-1732739400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-27-november-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daily-Rituals-for-Inner-Peace-Class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032152 CREATED:20240827T045027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012154Z UID:58515-1732960800-1733061600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Summer Book Sale | Stockpile for the holidays DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/summer-book-sale-2024/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20240815T032259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T032446Z UID:58397-1733338800-1733344200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-4-december-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daily-Rituals-for-Inner-Peace-Class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241205T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T223000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20240121T233015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T015210Z UID:50320-1733419800-1734042600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-dec-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20240815T032420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T032555Z UID:58398-1733943600-1733949000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-11-december-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daily-Rituals-for-Inner-Peace-Class.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T211500 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20241111T035654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T192738Z UID:59851-1733943600-1733951700@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Medieval to Metal Rockumentary Film Series: 'Don't Look Back' 1967 DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/dont-look-back-1967/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art Gallery of Ballarat,BMI Produced Event,Film,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/humanitix-dob-e1731297748218.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T223000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20241126T013229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T030544Z UID:60175-1734024600-1734042600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-dec-24-12-dec/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20240130T012706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T121224Z UID:50650-1734031800-1734037200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-smiley/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/smiley-2-e1706578579617.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241214T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20241204T221030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151210Z UID:60511-1734168600-1734192000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/vintage-christmas/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Christmas,Film,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-square-promo-v6.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241215T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032153 CREATED:20241205T032559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151204Z UID:60546-1734255000-1734278400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI DESCRIPTION:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 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 July 11\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n12:50 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$38.50 – $77 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 11am Saturday session has been added due to popular demand. \n \n \n \n Written by Jenny Davis \n \n A compelling true story from WWII\, honouring the bravery strength\, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Directed by Stuart Halusz \n \n Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord\, Rebecca Davis\, Michelle Fornasier\, Alex Jones\, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February\, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea\, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered. In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history\, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness\, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation\, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life. \n \n 21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced\, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them. A story of hope\, courage\, resilience and heart. Featuring 6 of WA’s most outstanding actors\, 21 Hearts is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting\, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 \n \n THEATRE 180 is a proudly Western Australian company which tours works throughout the state and beyond\, sharing heritage stories of Western Australia and our nation’s past to gain an insight into who we are now and our future as a diverse and vibrant multicultural society. In 2023 we were awarded a Western Australian Heritage Award for Contributions by a Community Based Organisation for our work in telling WA stories and in 2024 we were awarded Producer of the Year at the CircuitWest Showcase WA Awards. THEATRE 180 is committed to regional touring and playing to audiences in Perth’s metro and outer metro venues\, as well as activating found spaces and established theatres. We are proud to be part of the Preston Street Arts Collective\, helping to revitalise the beautiful Como Theatre as a cultural anchor for the City of South Perth\, welcoming audiences from far and wide to experience our CinePlay genre\, an ensemble approach incorporating the immediacy of live theatre with the visual impact of cinema\, for an immersive and unique live experience. This exciting genre is versatile\, agile and adaptable\, able to be presented in a pop-up style in venues as diverse as theatres\, cinemas\, country Town Halls and Recreation Centres. This world-first genre was created with CinemaStage in 2020 for our award-winning adaptation of A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life (by Jenny Davis and Stuart Halusz)\, which has toured continuously throughout Western Australia and amassed nearly 160 performances so far\, including a tour to QLD. We now having 5 plays in repertoire\, including SYDNEY II: Lost and Found (by Jenny Davis)\, The Lighthouse Girl Saga (by Jenny Davis and Hellie Turner)\, Taking Liberty (by Ingle Knight – a collaboration with WA Museum) and 21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke (by Jenny Davis). The response to this work from around the nation has led to 4 Perth seasons\, a WA regional tour and a season at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra in July/August this year. All seasons of 21 Hearts have sold-out in advance. This year we collaborated with Government House Foundation on our 6th CinePlay production Arthur Haynes and the Smoking Gun (by Jenny Davis) which had a sold-out season at Government House Ballroom in September and our 7th CinePlay is a collaboration with WA Museum CATALPA: Flight to Freedom (by Jenny Davis) in October/November.Over the last 6 years\, we have also established a loyal following for our choice of gritty\, international plays staged at Burt Memorial Hall\, with our critically acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children\, Joe Penhall’s BLUE/ORANGE and Lauren Gunderson’s I AND YOU\, proving a demand for this exciting style of theatre with a strong audience database. We continue our long history of conducting intergenerational oral history workshops with communities and working closely with Aged Care facilities in creating bespoke cultural events and programs with their residents and families; our award-winning work with dementia patients has been particularly impactful. This oral history work extends to veterans’ organisations such as Legacy WA and Buddy Up Australia. THEATRE 180’s unique style of writing has been honed over 3 decades\, and we are committed to the development of emerging WA writers through our Emerging Writers Program who are able to carry on this important storytelling legacy. Central to our purpose is sharing these stories to all Western Australians; our productions are built to tour\, and we believe that geography is no barrier. With our strong audience relationships and large network of venues in outer metro and regional WA\, we look towards the next 30 years and the stories they hold. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vivian Bulwinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $77 adults\, $71.50 Concession\, $38.50 Children (12yrs – 17yrs)\, $66 Group (minimum of 10 tickets)\, School Booking $25 (Teacher Free). Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Running Time: 110 min \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEATRE 180 Production \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/vintage-christmas-15/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Christmas,Film,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-square-promo-v6.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR