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    Authentic Disruption

    Discover the Festival of Australian Queer Theatre

      This festival utilises the platform of theatre to disrupt the broader societal narrative around the who and what of queerness. We offer authentic disruption as the vehicle to tell our own LGBTIQA+ stories and reclaim our humanness from the judgements on our existence. 

      The program will feature a diverse range of events including talks, panel discussions, script readings of classic queer Australian plays, open rehearsals of new works, and theatre masterclasses led by some of Australia's most influential queer theatre makers. 

      The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre is for the allies, the political, the creative, the curious, and the queer. This festival is for those who want to understand, and for those who want to be understood. 

      Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience as Ballarat transforms into a hub of queer artistic brilliance during the fourth weekend in August. From captivating theatrical works to panel discussions, this festival promises an array of experiences that will challenge what you think you know about LGBTIQA+ communities.

    FAQT IN THE NEWS

    Aussie Broadband has always had LGBTIQA+ communities at our heart – so we’re proud to have supported the inaugural Festival of Australian Queer Theatre (FAQT) held in Ballarat in August 2024! The FAQT spotlights amazing LGBTIQA+ art and artists, through a mix of performances and workshops, as well as conferences sharing lived LGBTIQA+ experiences. The festival held 12 events over 4 nights in 3 venues around Ballarat.  


    To find out more about the FAQT, we spoke to organiser Deb Lord. Deb is a creative, LGBTIQA+ activist, as well as a founder of the LGBTIQA+ variety TV show LaNCE TV

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    FEDERATION University Australia alumnus Em Chandler is telling queer stories through her work as a Ballarat-based magician and theatre-maker.

    Last week, Chandler was part of the inaugural Festival of Australian Queer Theatre, and she said the initiative is an important way to develop understanding among the community.

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    The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre is on in Ballarat. It runs from August the 22nd through to the 25th. August 2024 with the theme – “Authentic Disruption”!

    Guest: Dr Robert Reid. Artistic Director.

    Presenter: Warren Andrew

    Podcast: (Duration: 5:49 — 6.7MB)

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    The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre is opening this Thursday, with a program set to disrupt the broader societal narrative around the who and what of queerness.

    The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre will celebrate the contributions made to Australian culture by queer theatre makers and showcase contemporary independent queer Australian theatre work.

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    Curator Dr Robert Reid explains the thinking behind a festival dedicated to Australian queer theatre that brings together makers and audiences. 

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     Ballarat is set to host a ground-breaking event this Australia for the inaugural Festival of Australian Queer Theatre (FAQT). Running from Thursday 22 August until Sunday 25 August, across Ballarat’s LanceTV Studios, Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Fed Uni Camp Street, the theatre spectacular aims to revolutionise the Australian theatre landscape. 

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    THE best of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ poets, writers, playwrights, and performers, will descend upon Ballarat later this month as part of the first in what is hoped to become an annual tradition.


    The inaugural Festival of Australian Queer Theatre will present four days of theatrical offerings held between three local venues.


    Artistic director Dr Robert Reid said the festival is about presenting what the nation’s queer theatre creatives have to offer.

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    Over the course of three nights in August, Queer theatre in Australia will be showcased, debated and celebrated in Ballarat.


    Presenting some of the most exciting new works by some of Australia’s leading Queer theatre makers and performers, the Festival of Australian Queer Theatre is the first festival solely dedicated to Queer theatre and live performance in the country. READ MORE

    Changemakers, and challengers of Australian queer theatre come to Ballarat in August for the inaugural FAQT.

    “A festival celebrating Australian queer theatre itself, there’s never been anything like this before.” Artistic Director Dr. Robert Reid tells us.

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    Venue Partners

    Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

    Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

    Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

    Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) situated at 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central, sits proudly under the watchful eye of Minerva who has welcomed a diverse group of people through its doors, from the founding fathers, to miners and others seeking knowledge through education.

    Since 1859, the BMI has been used for balls, lectures, markets

    Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) situated at 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central, sits proudly under the watchful eye of Minerva who has welcomed a diverse group of people through its doors, from the founding fathers, to miners and others seeking knowledge through education.

    Since 1859, the BMI has been used for balls, lectures, markets, cinema, library, concerts and cultural events. Following a magnificent restoration in 2013, the BMI continues its significant role in Ballarat’s rich cultural heritage.

    This venue is a 5 minute walkt to Fed Uni Black Box Theatre and the LaNCE TV studio


    Accessiblity details: https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility/

    Fed Uni Arts Academy

    Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

    Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

     The Fed Uni Arts Academy Campus is anchored in the city’s gold rush history. The site between Lydiard Street North and Camp Street where the Arts Academy now resides was once known as The Government Camp (or Police Camp), and was first occupied by the police in 1851. Its elevation meant the troopers could oversee the surrounding gold dig

     The Fed Uni Arts Academy Campus is anchored in the city’s gold rush history. The site between Lydiard Street North and Camp Street where the Arts Academy now resides was once known as The Government Camp (or Police Camp), and was first occupied by the police in 1851. Its elevation meant the troopers could oversee the surrounding gold diggings. 

    This venue is a 5 minute walk to the BMI and 3 minutes to the LaNCE TV studio


    Accessibility details coming soon

    LaNCE TV Studio

    Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

    LaNCE TV Studio

    The intimate LaNCE TV studio is located at 36 Camp Street Ballarat Central. 

    The studio is within a 5 minute walk from the Mechanics' Institute and 3 minutes to the Fed Uni Black Box Space


    Accessiblity details:  

    • Wheelchair and walking aid accessible from street
    • Roger hearing loop
    • Accessible toilet
    • Elevator
    • Let us know if you also require a quiet space

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