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Drama Classes and Youth Theatre in Bendigo for Ages 5–25

Forge Youth Theatre offers engaging and supportive drama classes in Bendigo for young people aged 5 to 25. Our ensembles help students build confidence, creativity, and performance skills through improvisation, storytelling, and live theatre experiences. Whether your child is new to acting or looking to grow in a performing arts pathway, Forge Youth Theatre provides a welcoming and professional environment to learn and perform.

Age-Based Drama Ensembles

Forge Youth Theatre offers five ensembles — Embers, Kindling, Flame, Blaze, and Forge — tailored to different age groups. Each program focuses on collaboration, storytelling, and stagecraft, helping students learn the fundamentals of performance in a fun, inclusive environment.

Our Ensembles
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Learn Confidence and Creativity Through Performance

Our students develop teamwork, creative thinking, and stage presence. We use improvisation, character work, and ensemble performance to build confidence and communication skills for life.

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Pathways and Awards in the Performing Arts

At Forge Youth Theatre, we offer an award system that recognises students’ progress in live theatre development and performance — both on and off stage. This helps young people gain experience for community theatre involvement and future careers in the performing arts.

Award Structure

Join Our Drama Classes in Bendigo

Classes are held weekly during school terms at our Bendigo studio. New members are always welcome — book a free trial or enrol now to join our creative community.

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