Performances

Children dressed in colorful costumes on stage in front of a vibrant backdrop with the text 'Algorithm of Oz' and children in various costumes.

The Algorithm of Oz

Performed at the Engine Room on 20 June 2026

This was the first performance of Forge Youth Theatre incorporating all three ensemble groups, Embers, Kindling and Flame. The script was written and developed by the different ensembles, both onstage and off stage, contributing dialogue, characters, costumes and the overall story of the play.

When Dorothy is pulled into a digital storm, she awakens in a world run by mysterious algorithms and glitching systems. To find her way home, she must unlock the truth hidden deep within the Emerald Network. But with friendships tested, data corrupted and the System Core watching her every move… can Dorothy rewrite the code?

The development and presentation of ‘The Algorithm of Oz’ was supported by the City of Greater Bendigo through the SPROUT Arts Grants Program. We are grateful for this support in helping provide creative opportunities for young people in our community.

  • The digital program is available here: LINK.

Upcoming Performances

A promotional poster for 'Inside the Forge', a youth theatre showcase featuring young artists' creativity, growth, and imagination for term 3, 2026. The poster displays a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue shirt, holding a white theatrical mask in front of her face. The background is black with gold accents, and there is an orange and yellow logo of a smiling theatrical mask on a stand at the bottom left.

Inside the Forge - Term 3

Inside the Forge is an informal studio showcase where families experience the creative journey, celebrate student growth, and see works-in-progress alongside performances.

Promotional poster for a youth theatre production of 'Semester 2 Production' featuring a stage performance with children or teenagers dancing or singing under stage lights, with event details and forge youth theatre logo.

Semester 2 Production - Saturday 5 Dec 2026

A professional-quality performance showcasing the creativity, imagination and theatrical skills developed by our young artists throughout Semester Two.

Title announced later in 2026.