# Event Details - **Event Name**: ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by female playwright Florence Spriggins, a rehearsed reading by Overlook Productions.About this Event‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ is a play by Australian female playwright, Florence Spriggins (1880-1947) that weaves a story around rebel leader Peter Lalor’s escape in the aftermath of the Eureka Stockade. It won first place from more than 100 other entries in a national one-act playwriting competition in 1935. Organised by the Dramatists Club of Australia and was described at the time as being “a well-constructed piece of work ingeniously thought out” and with “a truly dramatic climax”.Spriggins, who grew up in Richmond’s Irish-Catholic community, was a secretarial studies teacher and businesswoman who ran the Lisieux Coaching College in Melbourne. She was active as a playwright during the 1930s, writing both one-act and full-length plays, but her work has since been overlooked and largely forgotten. Spriggins’ play is one example of the proliferation of creative responses to Eureka that appeared in the first half of the 20th century. The play reflects the enduring mythology of Eureka in the Australian consciousness and highlights the role of women artists in perpetuating its memory.Overlook Productions honours new and innovative theatre and brings to life the Australian voice through performance, play readings and original stories. This production gathers some of Ballarat’s most experienced and talented actors, as they portray this award-winning play of the time. Miranda Donald directs and guides the actors through this entertaining tale that provides a glimpse of our history through the eyes of unsung female playwright, Florence Spriggins. Overlook Productions co-founder, Adam Turnbull joins the cast along with Jane Gaylor, Linda Borner, Hedley Thompson and Mick Zala. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat-central/‘the-silver-stars-of-freedom’-by-florence-spriggins/100001641568177609 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, contests, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8, max: 10, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ballarat Central - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Eureka Centre - Home of the Eureka Flag - **lat**: -37.565 - **long**: 143.8838889 - **full address**: Eureka Centre - Home of the Eureka Flag, 102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat Central, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3fccb4c6d3efd9cff7c82d52f2ebf18efeb2aba05a7d152f7ef2986ec40ae1be-rimg-w665-h800-dcd0c6ab-gmir.jpg?v=1759843015 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins being held? - **A:** ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins takes place on Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm at Eureka Centre - Home of the Eureka Flag, 102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat Central, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins? - **A:** Ticket prices for ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins range from AUD 8 to AUD 10 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFullAUD 10AvailableConcessionAUD 8AvailableFullAUD 10AvailableConcessionAUD 8Available - **Q**: Who is organizing ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins? - **A:** ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins is organized by Eureka Centre Ballarat. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ‘The Silver Stars of Freedom’ by Florence Spriggins is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballarat Central, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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