In the Community Conversation on the 9th of September 2026, Brett and Keith had a great chat with Kerry Turpie from Forge Youth Theatre about what they are doing to allow more young people to access all aspects of theatre roles, from being on stage to those who may be backstage but are just as vital to the successful delivery of a stage event. Kerry told them how being involved in theatre productions helps build skills, confidence and self-esteem in young people, and how well networked the world of community theatre is in Bendigo, with the many (way more than we knew about!) theatre companies supported each other and kept our local calendar full of home grown productions.
To find out more, you can go to;
https://www.forgeyouththeatre.com.au/
Or follow them on socials;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580151403290

In the Community Conversation on the 9th of September 2026, Brett and Keith had a great chat with Kerry Turpie from Forge Youth Theatre about what they are doing to allow more young people to access all aspects of theatre roles, from being on stage to those who may be backstage but are just as vital to the successful delivery of a stage event. Kerry told them how being involved in theatre productions helps build skills, confidence and self-esteem in young people, and how well networked the world of community theatre is in Bendigo, with the many (way more than we knew about!) theatre companies supported each other and kept our local calendar full of home grown productions. To find out more, you can go to; <a href="https://www.forgeyouththeatre.com.au/">https://www.forgeyouththeatre.com.au/</a> Or follow them on socials; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580151403290

The Phatt Community Conversations are interviews with local community organisations during The Phatt on community radio station 106.7 Phoenix FM Bendigo, Australia. The Phatt is on Wednesdays 7am-9am with Keith and Brett, follow us for more more in-depth chats with community organisations.

The Phatt Community Conversations are interviews with local community organisations during The Phatt on community radio station 106.7 Phoenix FM Bendigo, Australia. The Phatt is on Wednesdays 7am-9am with Keith and Brett, follow us for more more in-depth chats with community organisations.