The Rat Lab

The Rat Lab We exist to foster and celebrate new performance work for Ballarat audiences.

We are a small group of independent artists who provide rehearsal space and support to Ballarat performing artists including writers, performers, directors and creators.

24/04/2026

Taking a bow with the Rat Lab PilotLight program for 2026.

Cheeky BTS shots from the Rat Lab Spotlight showings over the weekend, with Andrew  and Chantal.
22/04/2026

Cheeky BTS shots from the Rat Lab Spotlight showings over the weekend, with Andrew and Chantal.

20/04/2026

The Rat Lab tapping up a storm with Andrew Drava's Spotlight development over the weekend.

A great opportunity for theatre makers aged 18-25… 🎉
14/04/2026

A great opportunity for theatre makers aged 18-25… 🎉

APPLY NOW! SpotLight will support 1x well-developed performance project to realise a public showing and provide limited ...
01/04/2026

APPLY NOW!
SpotLight will support 1x well-developed performance project to realise a public showing and provide limited technical support. Open to experienced artists with a well-developed concept and/or draft script - original content only. This is for artists with an established practice, strong concept and existing creative material at an advanced stage.

The performance season will be Thurs 30 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026

Applications are now open
Applications close Sat 11 Apr 2026

The Rat Lab's next Pilot Light Artist's is Andrew Drava."A grief stricken family that comes back together for Christmas....
30/03/2026

The Rat Lab's next Pilot Light Artist's is Andrew Drava.

"A grief stricken family that comes back together for Christmas. Processing the sudden loss through their second language of tap dance. Yet with such a sudden change and the world still turning, new opportunities of personal gain arise."

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR OUR FIRST PILOTLIGHT SHOWING! Did I mention they're free?! Come see Choking Hazard at The Cryp...
30/03/2026

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR OUR FIRST PILOTLIGHT SHOWING! Did I mention they're free?!
Come see Choking Hazard at The Crypt

This Sunday 5th April at 7:30pm

The first of The Rat Lab's Pilot Light Artist's, Choking Hazard, will present their work at The Crypt.Here to leave you ...
26/03/2026

The first of The Rat Lab's Pilot Light Artist's, Choking Hazard, will present their work at The Crypt.

Here to leave you gagged, it's Choking Hazard! The clown that ran away from the circus, the rat the trap just can't kill, a highly insured international them of mystery. You may have spotted them anywhere from Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, Newcastle Fringe, Dubbo Fringe, The Oddities & Curiosities Expo to Broken Heel Festival. A Humanitarian Clown trained by Soho Theatre and Roundhouse London. Published writer, death care professional and teacher.

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36 Camp Street
Ballarat, VIC
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