Last Saturday night, the Old Beechworth Gaol’s brand-new Performance Tours were a resounding hit, captivating audiences with powerful stories from Beechworth’s rich and turbulent past.

As twilight fell, the historic gaol’s walls came alive with vivid performances from the figures who shaped the Kelly Gang saga.

These immersive tours blend history and theatre, offering visitors a rare opportunity to step inside the Old Beechworth Gaol after hours and hear firsthand from iconic characters including Ellen Kelly, bushranger Harry Power, Governors Castieau and Thompson, and the infamous hangman Elijah Upjohn.

Bookings are now open for the next tours on Saturday, 27 September (tomorrow) and Saturday, 4 October.

Tour details: 4:00pm and 5:30pm with a one-hour duration.

Suitable for ages 12 years and above.