Stage

STAGE 18 FEB - 5 MAR STAGE WE WILL ROCK YOU

Presented by Ballarat Lyric Theatre

In a post-apocalyptic future, the world is controlled by a mighty corporation, rock music and musical instruments are banned. It’s up to two revolutionaries, Galileo & Scaramouche, to break free, restore individuality and bring back the power of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Tix: hermaj.com Her Majesty's 17 Lydiard St Sth THU 3 MAR 7:30pm

KAREN FROM FINANCE IS OUT OF OFFICE

Say goodbye to the 80 hour work week and jump on board the Finance Express for this one-woman journey of self-discovery... and self-annihilation. Beloved Australian drag queen Karen From Finance presents her debut one woman show which features all of her trademark high-camp and hilarious mashups. Tix: pianobar.com.au/ballaratbookings Piano Bar Ballarat 31 Sturt St SUN 13 MAR 2pm

SOY FAT WHITE WITH MISH WITTRUP

A girl rocks up at a cafe. A stranger offers to buy her a coffee. How dare he! Doesn't he know she's wildly independent, painfully lonely, profoundly horny, desperately seeking attention, incapable of a relationship and totally down-to-earth? Tix: pianobar.com.au/ballaratbookings Piano Bar Ballarat 31 Sturt St SUN 27 MAR 7:30pm

A TASTE OF IRELAND

Starring dancers from the West End’s Lord of the Dance, Riverdance & Gaelforce Dance, A Taste of Ireland brings a live, energetic blend of jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mash-ups and craic galore that transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history. Tix: wcpa.com.au WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

AUSTRALIAN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

WITH THE SOUTHERN CROSS ORCHESTRA

GUEST SOPRANO GIUSEPPINA GRECH

THE ANZAC CELEBRATION CONCERT

WENDOUREE CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS (WCPA) SAT 23 APRIL. 2PM BOOKINGS: 5338 0980 ONLINE: WWW.WCPA.COM.AU ADULT $79 | CONC: $77 | GROUPS 8+: $75

2 - 9 APR CHILDREN OF THE BLACK SKIRT

Presented by Ballarat National Theatre

Three lost children discover an abandoned orphanage in the bush and learn about Australian history through the spirits of children who lived there. An evocative play which explores history, reconciliation and the power of storytelling. Tix: hermaj.com

Phoenix P-12 Community College

32-48 Hertford St, Sebastopol

THU 7 APR 7pm

KITA MEAN IS DELIGHTFULLY CAMP

Join our reigning queen on a spectacular whirlwind of pop parodies, stand-up hilarities and finally… mental clarities as she gives you a giddy glimpse into the mind of a strange lady! Get to know Kita Mean on a whole new level as she delves into what truly makes her tick. Tix: pianobar.com.au/ballaratbookings

Piano Bar Ballarat

SAT 23 APR 2pm

THE AUSTRALIAN TENORS

THE ANZAC CELEBRATION CONCERT

Five of the best tenor voices in Australia bring romance, excitement, warmth and humour to their Anzac performances. Including classical arias from popular operas, beautiful duets and a sing-along of Australiana songs, the concert encapsulates the spirit, the beauty and vocal demand of the truly authentic tenor voice. Tix: wcpa.com.au WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

26 MAY - 4 JUN EXTINCTION

Presented by Creswick Theatre Company

Extinction: The Ballad of Pirt Koorrook – a First Nations’ adaptation of the play by Hannie Rayson – re-examines the themes of ethics and the environment through the lens of First Nations people & culture. Set on the Traditional Lands of the Gadubanad, four characters navigate their own morality and decision making. Tix: creswicktheatre.com.au Courthouse Theatre 2 Raglan St, Creswick