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STAGE STAGE 24 JUN - 3 JUL EXTINCTION: THE BALLAD OF PIRT KOORROOK
Presented by Creswick Theatre Company
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Extinction by Hannie Rayson explores the themes of climate change and global warming and re-examines environmental ethics through the lens of First Nations people and culture. Set on the Traditional Lands of the Gadubanad, which includes the Otways in Victoria, Indigenous and non-Indigenous characters navigate their own morality and decision making in relation to the environment. Tix: creswicktheatre.com.au
Creswick Theatre Company
2 Raglan St Creswick SUN 10 JUL 2pm
Special NAIDOC week performance of Extinction. The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the cast and director, chaired by Deb Lowah Clark. Tix: eventbrite.com.au Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth
FRI 1 JUL 7:30pm
CELTIC ILLUSION REIMAGINED
Immerse yourself in the Irish dance and grand illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada & the USA by storm. Even fans who have seen our previous shows won’t dare miss the Reimagined tour that is set to raise the bar once again. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms and is more spectacular than ever before. With new spellbinding illusions, entrancing music and choreography, Celtic Illusion is an awe-inspiring night of family entertainment. Tix: wcpa.com.au WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
SAT 2 JUL 8pm
MOTOWN TO MEMPHIS
Australia's first lady of RnB Thando, internationally acclaimed ARIA chart sensation Greg Gould and The Voice powerhouse Penelope are a "knockout" in this critically acclaimed smash hit show Motown to Memphis - a celebration of some of the greatest songs of all time! From the birthplace of Rock N Roll to one of the most influential sounds of all time, this show pays homage to Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, The Jacksons, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Carole King and the Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin! Tix: wcpa.com.au
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1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
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7 - 16 JUL PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Presented by Ballarat Lyric Theatre
Catch the lavender bus parked on Her Lyric_Priscilla_BOBad_97x65_ART.indd 1 Majesty’s stage and ‘Go West’ with the hilarious characters of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Based on the 1994 movie and subsequent 2007 musical, we follow two drag queens and a transgender woman as they travel from Sydney to Alice Springs, via Broken Hill (I Love the Night Life), Woop Woop (Thank God I’m a Country Boy), Coober Pedy (Pop Musik) and Back of Beyond (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun). You will be left to wonder how will they survive, as they learn to accept and support each other, whilst encountering the strange and flamboyant characters they meet along their journey. Don’t miss this bus! Tix: hermaj.com Her Majesty's 17 Lydiard St Sth
FRI 22 JUL 7:30pm
THE WORLD OF MUSICALS
The World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life, including such classics as The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Cats, Evita, Wicked, The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Jersey Boys, Boy from OZ, Hairspray, Les Misérables, The Blues Brothers and more. Colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics, all performed by an international starstudded cast. Tix: wcpa.com.au WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
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3 - 7 AUG BROADWAY TO BALLARAT: KIDS EDITION
Presented by The BallaRat Pack
What do you get when combine The Sound of Music, Hello Dolly and Annie? Why, Broadway to Ballarat: Kids Edition, of course! Performed by a cast of both child and adult performers and backed by a 30-piece orchestra, this jukebox musical tells the tale of a rag-tag group of orphans and their adventures in 1890s New York. Featuring a kaleidoscope of songs from both new and classic Broadway musicals, this show is sure to please theatregoers and newcomers of all ages. Tix: trybooking.com (on sale early July). Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St
FRI 5 AUG 8pm BJÖRN AGAIN
MAMMA MIA! WE ARE BACK AGAIN
Dust off those flares, platform shoes and satins and get ready to sing, dance and have the time of your life on Björn Again’s Mamma Mia! We Are Back Again! tour. Björn Again are so excited to back playing all of ABBA’s biggest hits in an action-packed, highly-entertaining concert that is ABBA-SOLUTE fun for the whole family. Björn Again have performed 7000+ shows in over 120 countries and are the only show to be endorsed by the members of ABBA! Tix: wcpa.com.au WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
WED 10 AUG 7:30pm SOOSHI MANGO
OFF THE BOAT - THE VICTORY LAP
Comedy superstars Sooshi Mango, made up of Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri & Andrew Manfre, have experienced unimaginable success with their Off the Boat tour — seeing it grow from an initial seven shows to a staggering 38 dates. It comes as no surprise as their popularity continues to soar, with their relatable and timely humour earning Joe, Carlo & Andrew a permanent place in the social feeds of Australians in every corner of the country. Tix: hermaj.com Civic Hall 300 Mair St
11 - 21 AUG RENT
Presented by BLOC Music Theatre
On the back of their sell-out award winning season of Mamma Mia, BLOC Music Theatre brings Rent to Ballarat. Rent is a rock musical by Jonathan Larson, loosely based on Puccini's 1896 opera La Bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan's East Village in the thriving days of bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The musical gained critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama & the Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production closed in 2008 after 12 years, making it one of the longest-running shows on Broadway. Tix: rentballarat.com
Terminus Theatre
The Goods Shed, 200 Lydiard St Nth
11-21 AUGUST
