List of Titles

William Bailey's Haunted Mansion - A call of Cthulhu Adventure

- Waldron, David

Authors: Waldron, David
Date: 2023
Type: Text , Artwork , Play
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Description: Call of Cthulhu is coming to the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Thursday May 25th. Come in person or watch online: this unforgettable theatrical experience is free! This unique event by the award-winning Tales from Rat City podcast series features a team of talented actors immersing themselves in the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, bringing to life a story set in the turbulent 1890s of the historic city of Ballarat in Victoria's Goldfields, Australia. With the roll of the dice determining their fate, the four investigators, based on the historical figures Detective Thomas Montague, Bella Guerin, Clara Baldwin, and James Curtis, will explore the mysterious events unfolding in mining magnate William Bailey's Mansion and the dark manipulations of the historic New Lighter cult, led by their enigmatic leader Steven. Chaosium is proud to support this event in association with Guf Games Ballarat, and Ballarat Libraries. Don't miss your chance to witness this thrilling performance on Thursday, May 25th from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Ballarat Town Hall in the Trench Room or watch live on line.

MOMO : a play with music adapted from the book by Michael Ende, Music by Rick Chew, book and lyrics by Anthony Crowley

- Chew, Richard, Crowley, Anthony

Authors: Chew, Richard , Crowley, Anthony
Date: 2022
Type: Text , Visual art work , Play
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Description: Once upon a time, a young orphan girl appears in the local amphitheatre. The townsfolk, at first perplexed, soon discover that Momo has a special power, the gift of listening. Before long, Momo has transformed the whole community, children play more, people argue less and her friends Beppo Roadsweeper and Guido Guide visit every day. But all that is about to change. Beyond the outskirts of town a dark force is gathering. The Men In Grey and their sinister time saving bank are in need of new customers, and no one in town is safe. Wednesday 2nd November @ 7:00pm Thursday 3rd @ 7:00pm Friday 4th November @ 2:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday 5th November @2:00pm & 7:00pm Ticket available:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/momo-tickets-379439462647

Suffrajitsu & playing the ghost double feature

- Waldron, David

Authors: Waldron, David
Date: 2021
Type: Text , Play
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Description: Date of event 14 May 2021 Participate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of suffrajitsu, then, explore Ballarat’s rich heritage of ghostly rituals and hoaxes. Two historical shows with a short interval. Suffrajitsu – See a suffragette rally and a Victorian Women’s self defence display of suffrajitsu, the noble art of self defence for women. Playing the Ghost – Explore Ballarat’s rich heritage of ghostly rituals, beliefs and hoaxes. Suffrajitsu See a suffragette rally and a Victorian Women’s self defence display of suffrajitsu, the noble art of self defense for women. In the late 19th century there was a craze for the Japanese martial art of Jiu Jitsu among women campaigning for suffrage, This was both for self defense from ruffians when door knocking, protesting and gaining signatures and also as part of a campaign for women’s safety at night. Led by Edith Garrud this movement argued that as women were exposed to violence and intimidation in their pursuit of suffrage they should campaign to break free of reliance on men for their protection. Playing the Ghost Come with us to explore Ballarat’s rich heritage of ghostly rituals, beliefs and hoaxes through the winding alleys of Camp and Lydiard st this Heritage weekend. Guisers who created spectres to scare away ill fortune and evil spirits, the wassailing rituals to protect against misfortune and the hoaxers who challenged the authority of the scientific anti-superstitious crusade by ‘playing the ghost’ in elaborate hoaxes. Also see the steps taken by 19th century police, clergy and vigilantes to stamp out what was known as the “ghost nuisance”. Featuring Fauvel the Australian Mari Lwyd, a traditional spectral ‘Grey Mare’, come on a guided theatrical tour of activations and Victorian artworks through Camp and Lydiard street to revisit Ballarat’s subversive and spectral past. https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sptg/ Media Coverage https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/7248189/pioneer-women-took-up-the-fight-for-votes-with-martial-arts-training/ Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vfys6lu32sry8uh/AACq983MpyYfLjZ2MlbKkAP6a?dl=0

The witching hour and a night of spiritualism

- Waldron, David, Clyne, Jo

Authors: Waldron, David , Clyne, Jo
Date: 2021
Type: Text , Play , Artwork
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Description: Date of event 21 May and 10th July 2021 2 hour live performance The Witching Hour Have you found anything usual while renovating your house? Join Historian Dr David Waldron and Historian/Magician Dr Jo Clyne as they present the findings in a part Victorian era style lecture, part magic show. A Night Of Spiritualism Ballarat séances and spiritualists were well known enough internationally to be discussed by no less than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, avowed spiritualist and the creator of the detective Sherlock Holmes. Join us in a magical exploration of Ballarat’s Spiritualist past featuring many of the sleight of hand tricks and illusions that were the staple of Victorian mediums.

Running with emus

- Durban, Kim

Authors: Durban, Kim
Date: 2020
Type: Play
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Description: Running with Emus is a new, non-naturalistic Australian play written by the AWGIE award-winning regional Victorian playwright, Merrilee Moss (Night Breakfast 2010). The story, set in two different time zones, is about the conflicts and dynamics that arise in a small town near the Murray River as it considers becoming a "Refugee Friendly Town". Seventy-six year old Patricia has dropped out of life. She is living on her verandah, watching birds, waiting for her time to come, when her granddaughter arrives to stir up the town. Throw into the mix a ghost from the past, a bigoted Mayor and a chorus of laconic locals. This is a tragi-comic play about what it is to be Australian in a multicultural world a small town story reflecting a global phenomenon about identity, belonging and coping with change. Live performance at La Mama at Treetops, Cohuna, Victoria and Carlton Courthouse, Melbourne directed by Kim Urban
Description: Running with Emus is a new, non-naturalistic Australian play written by the AWGIE award-winning regional Victorian playwright, Merrilee Moss (Night Breakfast 2010). The story, set in two different time zones, is about the conflicts and dynamics that arise in a small town near the Murray River as it considers becoming a "Refugee Friendly Town". Seventy-six year old Patricia has dropped out of life. She is living on her verandah, watching birds, waiting for her time to come, when her granddaughter arrives to stir up the town. Throw into the mix a ghost from the past, a bigoted Mayor and a chorus of laconic locals. This is a tragi-comic play about what it is to be Australian in a multicultural world a small town story reflecting a global phenomenon about identity, belonging and coping with change. Live performance at La Mama at Treetops, Cohuna, Victoria and Carlton Courthouse, Melbourne

Heathers : The Musical

- Smith, Alister, Wengrow, Martine

Authors: Smith, Alister , Wengrow, Martine
Date: 2019
Type: Text , Musical , Play
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Description: 3rd October-12th October 2019 Book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe Based on the film written by Daniel Waters By arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Presented by the Third Year Music Theatre Company Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicised ass - but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Director: Alister Smith Musical Director: Martine Wengrow Venue: Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre, Camp Street Campus

Ladies in Black

- Searle, Tamara, Mitsikas, Ana

Authors: Searle, Tamara , Mitsikas, Ana
Date: 2019
Type: Text , Play
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Description: Performed 24th October-28th October 2019 Book by Carolyn Burns Music and lyrics by Tim Finn Based on the novel The Woman in Black by Madeleine St John Presented by the Second Year Music Theatre Company A scrumptious coming of age musical set in the 1950's. Teenager Lisa joins the staff of a fashionable department store while she waits for her exam results. Over a summer that changes her life, she befriends the colourful characters of the women's clothing department. Each is on the precipice of change - facing independence, working for a living and what it means to be a woman. Director: Tamara Searle Musical Director: Ana Mitsikas Venue: Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre, Camp Street Campus

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