Board of Directors
Ballarat National Theatre Inc. Board of Management
The Annual General Meeting is held in February. The date, venue and time of the AGM are sent out to members at least three weeks in advance at which nominations are requested for potential board members. Nominations must be completed and lodged with the Secretary seven days prior to the AGM.

Benj Beatty
He/Him
President

Ann Chadwick
She/Her
Vice President

Hayden Collins
He/Him
Treasurer

Ruby Abbott
She/Her
Secretary

Shell Pryor
she/her
Board Member

Kiran D'Costa
he/him
Board Member
2026 Board Meeting Dates
First Thursday of every month
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July 2
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August 6
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September 3
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October 1
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November 5
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December 3
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January 7
Would your skills help us?
Being on the board or helping the board can take many forms. Some of the many skills various board members have brought to the team include: graphic design, administration, financial management, customer service, communications, print manufacturing, social media management, hospitality, photography, construction skills and more.
Latest board updates

Board Member Update
12 June 2026
BNT board Vice President Gin O'Brien has made the decision to step down from her role on the boar…

Message from the 2026 President
12 February 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for theatre in Ballarat, and I am honoured to have been…

Board Member Update
13 January 2026
In November, we welcomed to the board Shell Pryor. Shell will serve as an ordinary member.
Shell…

Notice of Annual General Meeting
13 January 2026
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 10 February.
We will begin the evening by present…