Ye’ old ‘Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat
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My sister and I were up in front of the stage just before the show began
The Animals – Final Curtain Tour at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat
Last night, my sister and I had the pleasure of attending The Animals at the grand old Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat. First opened in 1875, Her Majesty’s remains Australia’s best-preserved theatre building — a living monument to Ballarat’s rich cultural heritage. It has served as the city’s home of live performance for nearly 150 years, and its ornate charm made the perfect setting for a night of rock nostalgia.
The Animals have thrilled audiences across generations, and we couldn’t miss their Final Curtain Tour. The current lineup features original member John Steel — now 84 and still commanding the stage — alongside Danny Handley, Bobby Ruiz, and Barney “Boogie” Williams. Together, they delivered a powerhouse performance that had the crowd on their feet, singing along and soaking in every note.
From gritty blues to timeless rock anthems, the band’s energy was infectious. It was more than a concert — it felt like a farewell embrace from legends who’ve shaped the soundtrack of so many lives.
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Their finale song …
Ivor Steven (c) November 2025
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Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Thanks 🙏 welcome to my blog
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Thank you, Sunil
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glad you enjoyed the concert! 😀
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We had a great time, Carol 🎶😍🌏💕
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What a fabulous experience for you and your sister, dear Ivor! Looks like you had a great time! 🤗🎶🌏🥰
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Always fun to catch up with my sister, and to be at the fantastic concert together was an absolute pleasure 🎶💕🌏💙
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Hi Ivor, this sounds like a great treat. I do love live shows.
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Thank you, Robbie, and yes, you cannot beat a 😊 live show
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How great is that! The House of the Rising Sun is one of my favorite sings, Those minor chords really grabbed me!
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Thank you, Dwight, and musicians. We’re
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:>) Yes!!
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The musicians were excellent my friend 🎶🤗
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I can imagine! They have been around a lonnnng time!
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How fun for you and your sister! 🤩👍🏻
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We had a blast, and it’s always fun catching up with my sister, Robbie 🎶🌏💕
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That sounds/looks like a blast! What songs stood out during the concert?
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They played some great blues song, but I really liked “We GottaGa
Get Outta This Place”
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Live concerts are the very best 💜💜
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Indeed so, Willow 🎶🌏💜
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They keep us young 💜💜
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YAY! What fun! I’m so glad you and your sister got to attend and enjoy the show! 🙂 I love live shows! And some of the well-seasoned (older) performers, and bands, are the bestest! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you kindly, Carolyn … it’s always great fun to catch up with my sister, and to go to the show together was an extra special outing. 💕🎶🌏😍🐶🤗
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You look good with blue hair Ivor 😁 I was thinking of going to the show up here but with only the drummer left, I wasn’t enthused. Hank B Marvin moved to Perth when he stopped playing
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They didn’t play many of the Animals songs, but all the musicians were excellent 🎶🤗🌏
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My hubby is very jealous!
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Yeah … we had a blast, Val 🎶😍🌏
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I’m sure that was a wonderful experiece.
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And it’s always fun to catch up with my sister 🎶😍🌏
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experience.
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I loved them and especially that song! and cool that you and your sis got up front
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We had a blast, Beth 🎶🌏😍
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I start singing that song every time we pass The Rising Sun – a local pub. What a pity Eric is not still with them
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Yes, he had a very distinctive voice, Derrick (he’s 84)
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I looked him up and was pleased to learn he is at least still alive
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Wow! How wonderful you got to see them with your sister. I’ve always enjoyed this group, and especially The House of the Rising Sun. 🎶🤩
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We had a fabulous time , Eugi 🎶😍🌏
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Thanks, Ivor for sharing this. Iove the photo of you and your sister! We used to sing this song when I was in high school. It was one of my favorites! 🎵🎶🎵❤️
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Thank you very much for dropping by, Cheryl … it was a great concert and always wonderful to catch up with my sister 🎶😍🌏
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