Theatre & Costume Hire

The Bay Theatre Players are proud owners of a continually developing 96 seat theatre, wholly owned and operated by the company. To commemorate the first decade of operation the complex has recently been renamed The Bay Playhouse.

The theatre was formally opened in 1998, culminating decades of work and sweat by the group's members, who raised sufficient funds over many years to purchase a rather rabbit-warren-like commercial building.
Aided by a council grant of about 20% of initial building costs, and with the input of thousands of volunteer hours, it has been transformed it into a well equipped high quality intimate theatre,

Patrons enter the theatre via an attractive garden courtyard and foyer with entertainment facilities.
The theatre proper comprises a spacious, comfortable, carpeted, air-conditioned tiered auditorium, opening directly on to a stage some 12m wide and 6m deep. Lighting and sound are controlled from a rear bio-box, using all the latest gear . An area for stage management and set preparation separates the acting area from a large communal green room, which is easily converted to dressing rooms, and the connecting costume hire shop, which also provides overflow dressing room space.
A spacious external shed provides storage for props, overflow costumes & junk.
The Theatre backs onto a natural bushland nature reserve.

The place seems to be always humming with activity, and is truly a Community Theatre, provided for the Community by members of the Community.

Just head South on the Princes Highway, turn left at the Caltex service station,

The Theatre is just along from the Sleep Doctor (who provide parking at the rear of their showrooms)

The Bay Theatre Players operate a comprehensive costume hire business from premises at the rear of the BTP Theatre, operated by a band of willing and knowledgeable volunteers.

The Bay Players have outfitted out many many plays and musicals over many years, and so have thousands of items available for hire , including evening dress, national costumes, accessories, and items for special occasions and events.