Upcoming spoken word gigs! Plus a tiny bit of a theatre thing. It’s all happening!
It’s Not a Compliment Open Mic Night
Sunday 24th October 7.30pm
Join us for an evening of performances. The night will be a great way to get involved in our upcoming Our Public Spaces campaign, and to connect with our community of street justice advocates. Free. Registrations required. Online via Zoom.
Ballarat National Theatre 2022 Season Launch
Tuesday 26th October 7.00pm
Get an update on BNT’s upcoming 2021 productions and be the first to hear the announcement of what’s coming in 2022. All of the directors will be there to answer your questions. Streamed live on facebook and youtube
Australian Poetry Slam Victorian State Final
Friday 29th October 7.00pm
Cheer on our finalists as they speak, scream, howl, whisper or even sing their poems, stories, lyrics or monologues in this electric live event where the audience is the judge. The Victorian state final will feature winners and runner-ups from regional and metro Victorian heats. It will be hosted by poet and creative mentor Ren Alessandra. Online. Free, but bookings required.
Chisholm Street: Australian Voices
Friday 5 & Saturday 6 November
This intimate concert series this month features contemporary chamber music by Anthony Lyons/Nathan Curnow, and Amadis Lacheta, performed by an all-Ballarat collective of musicians including Bronwyn Blaiklock (piano), Sharon Turvey (voice), Elena Polevaya (cello) and Sarah Goodbourne (flute).Also featured is poet, Megan J Riedl, who will enthrall you with her powerful voice.