A gothic tale retelling of stories from Australian History, written by an Australian playwright.

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.

This play is evocative and explores history, reconciliation and the power of storytelling.

Patrons are advised that themes indicate but do not depict, sexual assault, child neglect and child abuse, and that there is a non-naturalistic depiction of a hanging.

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. Background artwork by local artist Tarni Jarvis – Kurrong Kalat https://kurrongkalat.myshopify.com The artwork combines traditional symbolism, modern colour and influences. It was inspired by the local mountain ranges that surround the Central Highlands region. The curve symbol is similar to traditional symbols and is used in this work to symbolise mountain ranges. The colours and dots are modern influences on the artwork.

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.

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.’

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.

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.