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Steel Magnolias

Theatre is back! Come and see the heart warming dramatic play that inspired the award winning movie.

Steel Magnolias is a stage play by American writer Robert Harling, based on his experience with his sister's death.

The critically acclaimed play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of southern women in northwest Louisiana.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We are located in Ballarat, where the Traditional Owners of the land are the Wadawurrung people. The Wadawurrung are part of the Kulin Nation, the longest living and continuous culture on our planet. In the spirit of reconciliation, we give our deepest respect to Australia’s First Nationals Peoples, their histories, their stories, their resilience, their connection to culture and land. We gladly pay our respects to the wisdom of their Elders, past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty of this land was never ceded. Visit https://www.wadawurrung.org.au for more information.

Persuasion

Podcast fans – you asked for it and here it is - a dramatic reading of Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion!

The director of our Webby Award Honouree podcast Pride and Prejudice is excited to bring you BNT’s next podcast. Apply to join the crew of Persuasion Podcast here.

Peter Pan

Be transported to Neverland with Peter and Tinker Bell, in James M Barrie's beloved classic tale Peter Pan!

Join the talented cast of local and interstate actors for our audiobook adaption, which will be released weekly on your favourite podcast platform.’

Children of the Black Skirt

Suspend reality and come along to see this gothic fairytale! It is a family event showcasing a local Australian author.

Three lost children discover an abandoned orphanage in the bush and learn about Australian history through the spirits of children who lived there. Beginning in convict times, going through to World War II, the Stolen Generation and beyond.

Pride and Prejudice

The cast of our sell-out 2018 production of Pride and Prejudice have reunited to bring you an online series!

The dramatic reading of Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice will be released by podcast one episode at a time featuring familiar voices and some new ones. New episodes will be released each week until the whole story has been told.

BNT Merchandise is Here

Have a look at the new BNT merchandise on Red Bubble.

Purchases support Ballarat National Theatre with a percentage of the purchase price going to the organisation.

COVIDSafe Information

BNT and the venues in which we perform will operate under government health and safety guidelines in place at the time of the event.

Entry to this event will require ticket holders to comply with the venue's conditions of entry, including all relevant COVID-19 protocols, which may include providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption.