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In Conversation with Victoria Purman
11
May
Date
11 May (Monday)
Time
Mon, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Venue
Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt St
Ballarat Central VIC, Australia
📝 Useful Information
The In Conversation with Victoria Purman event is scheduled for Monday, 11 May 2026, in Ballarat Central. Bestselling author Victoria Purman will be discussing her new novel, The Marriage Trap, which explores the lives of Australian women during the transformative 1960s.
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute has been a hub for arts and culture in Ballarat since 1859. It offers an accessible space for community events, including lectures and literary talks.
Event Details
About the Venue
Date & TimeMonday, 11 May 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm AEST.
LocationBallaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI), located at 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central VIC 3350.
TypeAuthor Talk / Literary Event.
DescriptionVictoria Purman will be joined by local journalist Mary Card to discuss The Marriage Trap. The book follows the Langley family in 1960s Adelaide, touching on themes of rebellion, the introduction of the pill, and new freedoms for women.
Cost/TicketsTickets are $11.78 and include light refreshments. Bookings are essential and can be made online via Humanitix or in person at the library.
Updated at 25 Mar 2026
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