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Ararat Town Hall presents a variety of touring performances, workshops and outreach programs for students and their families, aimed at increasing educational opportunities through the arts. Further to the Town Hall’s in-house program, we also support the presentation of performances by the local school community.
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Strong Woman Hannah Cryle
Wednesday 24th July - Thursday 31st October 2019
The Ararat Town Hall has been working closely with circus strong woman Hannah Cryle in presenting a series of pilot workshops for local students. Stay tuned for more information on this program … we’ll keep you …
Children are Stinky
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
April Dawson and Kyle Raftery join forces to create a power-house duo. Their first collaboration has wowed reviews and audiences alike with their focus on high skilled and entertaining circus mix with a fun accessible narrative. …
Robot Song
Monday 27th May 2019
“Gorgeously told and superbly crafted. A must-see for young people growing up in a world where bullying is widespread but who need to understand that difference should be seen as an asset.” – Fiona Parker ABC …
A Little Bit of Blue
Friday 19th April 2019
Something’s gone missing again. It’s nowhere to be found. Mavis is looking everywhere. Every day a new thing seems to disappear. Little things: clothes pegs; a tea cup; a ball of wool. But then the thief …
Picasso and His Dog
Friday 12th April 2019
This performance is part of our school holidays program and is complemented by a free children’s art workshop, It’s Dachshund Day!, on Tuesday 9 April. Click here for more information. One fine spring morning in 1957, …
By a Thread
Tuesday 2nd April 2019
“An intricate and mesmerising piece of art” — Arts Hub “Damn brilliant show” — The Music In this critically acclaimed show, long spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrap around bodies, explicitly connecting the …
Coming soon …
Monday 4th February 2019
The 2019 Ararat Town Hall program is ready to launch, promising an exciting range of events including circus, contemporary theatre, live music and family friendly performances, so stay tuned for an announcement in the new year. …
FREE Community Presenter Workshop
Monday 26th November 2018
Regional Arts Victoria (RAV) is hosting a FREE information session and skills development workshop in Ararat for arts councils, hall committees, community cultural development and council arts workers interested in bringing touring performances to their communities. …
Macdeth by Company 13
Wednesday 21st November 2018
Written by Company 13 With Fiona Roake, Christian Bagin, John Forman, Aurora Kurth Director James Pratt. A funny, fake-bloody tale of greed and power. Macdeth is a Shakespearian treat performed in an immediate and accessible style. …
Hotel Sorrento by Hannie Rayson
Wednesday 17th October 2018
The award winning play Hotel Sorrento by Australian Playwright Hannie Rayson, which inspired the film of the same name, tells the story of three sisters who grew up together in the seaside town Sorrento. Hilary lives …