An exhibition of rare playbills collection from the Theatre Royal, a grand gold rush era theatre that operated in Ballarat from 1858 to 1877.

This display highlights books and ephemera from the Ballarat Libraries collection that capture the rich history of the performing arts in Ballarat from the gold rush to more recent times.

Museums Victoria’s Deborah Tout-Smith leads a panel discussion about the interpretation and preservation of theatre curtains and backdrops of heritage significance that originate from various locations across regional Victoria.

Join Alison Lettin from the National Archives of Australia as she delves into their records to present architectural drawings from Ballarat’s colonial era.

A screening of the short film ‘Voices of the Goldfields’ and discussion about the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid. 

Join us for a panel discussion chaired by creative leader and theatre maker, Bryce Ives, exploring Ballarat’s community theatre and theatre education history from the beginning of the 20th century to today. 

To mark NAIDOC Week, the Eureka Centre presents ‘Her Name is Nanny Nellie’, a moving and timely film by Daniel King. Followed by a panel discussion.