Courthouse Theatre SMB

Courthouse Theatre SMB The Courthouse Theatre It was used as a Courthouse up until the early 1940's when a new building was constructed in Camp St.

The former Ballarat Supreme Court in Lydiard St Sth Ballarat is one of Ballarat's finest heritage buildings, and sits next to the 1862 'Old Ballarat Gaol' , and was constructed in 1868. A History of The Courthouse, Lydiard St Sth - SMB
(to be updated/corrected as more info comes to hand...)

1868 - Construction completed for Supreme Court Building
1870 - Supreme Court Building opened by Sir Redmon

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1944 - The Former Supreme Court House was vacated by Federal Authorities and was allotted for SMB purposes
1947 - Electrical Department transferred to Former Courthouse in Lydiard Street
1970s-Carpentry Department transferred to Courthouse
1982 - Performing Arts Music Programs commence at Courthouse Building SMB
1983 - 3BBB Community Radio granted a lease on part of the Building, inc. downstairs jail cells
1983 - 3BBB Community Radio occupies rear of the Courthouse and commences test transmissions
1984 - Former CourtHouse building restored to accommodate Performing Arts at SMB TAFE and building becomes a Theatre.
1985 - Courthouse Theatre used for Theatrical productions including Theatre Sports and Ballarat Theatre Workshop
1986 - 3BBB commences full time broadcasting, using the rear room as an OnAir Studio, downstairs for office and Studio 2
1988 - Lighting Grid designed by John Beckett installed at Courthouse, with financial assistance from Ballarat National Theatre
1988 - Ballarat National Theatre commences using Courthouse for Productions during Term breaks on a 10 year deal
1994 - Performing Arts and Music Courses continue using The Courthouse for classes and productions
1995 - Technical Theatre Production classes and productions commence at The Courthouse
1999 - First ever Live Internet Broadcast produced from The Courthouse by Dip. of Entertainment Course
2000 - Diploma of Music Course commences at The Courthouse and recording studio established in old jail cells
2001 - Technical Production, Community Theatre and Music Courses share busy course delivery at The Courthouse
2005 - Music Course moves to Camp Street Campus
2009 - Small Companies and Community Theatre Course moves to Camp St Campus
2009 - Advanced Diploma of Live Production Course has sole occupancy of Courthouse Theatre with Ballarat National Theatre during Term breaks.
2011 - Rear dressing rooms converted to multi-purpose classroom and control room with Audio and Video patching into Theatre
2011-2017 - Course Program 'FedUni' Live directed by Rex Hardware, broadcasts over 700 artists via live streaming to over 15 countries.
2018 - The Courthouse Theatre used for Arts Academy acting and music theatre classes and rehearsals.

24/09/2017
Devil Goat Family String Band at The Courthouse, Fri Aug 18th
21/08/2017

Devil Goat Family String Band at The Courthouse, Fri Aug 18th

See all our latest Courthouse Theatre recorded performances by our student production teams on our Channel! https://...
01/07/2017

See all our latest Courthouse Theatre recorded performances by our student production teams on our Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/user/UBlive/videos

Welcome to FedUni - LIVE! Ph:1800 333 864 to Apply for an Interview for 2018! CUA40415 - Cert IV in Live Production & Technical Services For 20 years, our st...

Huge Big Band sound at The Courthouse from Esstee Big Band produced by our 2016 team!
01/07/2017

Huge Big Band sound at The Courthouse from Esstee Big Band produced by our 2016 team!

Recorded live at The Courthouse Theatre, SMB, Federation University Australia on Saturday 6th of August 2016 by Certificate IV in Live Production and Technic...

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 HighlightsMore new local music supported with Cherry Chemicals
01/07/2017

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 Highlights
More new local music supported with Cherry Chemicals

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 HighlightsTESSA MARSHALL recording live
01/07/2017

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 Highlights
TESSA MARSHALL recording live

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 HighlightsOur Live on Lydiard 68 Host - Sam
01/07/2017

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 Highlights
Our Live on Lydiard 68 Host - Sam

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 HighlightsFrom Castlemaine/Daylesford region - DirtbirdSupporters of Live on Lydiar...
01/07/2017

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 Highlights
From Castlemaine/Daylesford region - Dirtbird
Supporters of Live on Lydiard for 16 years!

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 Highlights Orange Whip from Stawell/Ararat/Halls Gap region recording live
01/07/2017

FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB 2017 Highlights
Orange Whip from Stawell/Ararat/Halls Gap region recording live

Local comedy hopefuls at RAW Comedy Ballarat heat in Feb at FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB produced by students
01/07/2017

Local comedy hopefuls at RAW Comedy Ballarat heat in Feb at FedUni - Courthouse Theatre SMB produced by students

Here's the amazing 13 contestants for RAW Comedy Heat plus our amazing host Ivan Aristeguieta.
Huge thanks to Janet McLeod for the opportunity to get our students involved in this fantastic night!

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