The Forge Theatre

13/10/2026

🎭 Bairnsdale, you’re on the audition panel!

One comedian. One stage. Plenty of surprises. Casey Filips brings VIRTUOSO: The Man. The Myth. The Idiot. to The Forge for a night of big laughs—and you might even find yourself part of the show!

★★★★★ “Utterly brilliant” — The Age

📅 Saturday 7 November | 7:30 pm
📍 The Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale

🎟️ Book by 21 October and save $5 per ticket. Use code EARLYBIRD at checkout. Book tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/virtuoso?discountcode=EARLYBIRD

Grab your friends, family or workmates and make a night of it.

08/10/2026

YOUR CUE TO BOOK EARLY!

Ready for a night of big characters, brilliant physical comedy and wonderfully ridiculous moments? 😂

VIRTUOSO is coming to The Forge — and right now, there’s an extra reason to secure your seat!

🎟️ SAVE $5 PER TICKET with our Early Bird offer.

Gather your friends and family, make a night of it and get ready for an evening filled with plenty of laughs! 🎭✨

⏰ Early Bird offer ends 21 October

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
🕢 7:30pm
📍 The Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale

👇 Who are you bringing along? Tag your friends and family below!

🎟️ Book your tickets:
https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/libraries-art-and-recreation/whats-on-and-buy-tickets

02/10/2026

East Gippsland, you’re on the audition panel!

Meet Tobias Finlay-Fraser — an actor absolutely convinced he was born for stardom.

His audition, however, might tell a slightly different story… 😂

Get ready for VIRTUOSO — a hilarious one-person comedy packed with unforgettable characters, physical humour, audience interaction and plenty of ridiculous moments.

⭐ Starring award-winning performer Casey Filips

📅 Saturday 7 November
🕢 7:30pm
📍 The Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale

Think Tobias has what it takes? Come and see for yourself! 👀

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/libraries-art-and-recreation/whats-on-and-buy-tickets

01/10/2026

East Gippsland Music will showcase five of its ensemble groups during a special fundraising concert at the Forge Theatre on Sunday, October 4. 🎼

The East Gippsland Musical Extravaganza will feature performances by the Training Band, East Gippsland Brass, East Gippsland Symphonia, The Gentlemen's Choir, and the East Gippsland Big Band.

Running from 2pm to 5pm, the afternoon concert aims to raise funds to purchase new uniform hats for the organisation's 100 members.

🎟️ Tickets for the event are available through Humanitix, with the performance hosted at the Forge Theatre, located at 80 McKean Street, Bairnsdale.

30/09/2026

🎶 OUR TURN TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC THAT SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY! 🎶

For more than 100 years, East Gippsland Music has been bringing music, entertainment and community spirit to the region. Made up of passionate volunteer musicians, they regularly help make our local community events, celebrations and ceremonies extra special.

Now it’s our turn to support them! ❤️

🎺 East Gippsland Musical Extravaganza is a very special fundraising concert — and a rare opportunity to see ALL FIVE East Gippsland Music ensembles performing together in the one space!

✨ Training Band
✨ East Gippsland Brass
✨ East Gippsland Symphonia
✨ The Gentlemen’s Choir
✨ East Gippsland Big Band

That’s five incredible ensembles, one afternoon of music and one great community cause.

The concert is raising funds towards new uniform hats for their 100 members, helping this much-loved community organisation continue to perform for East Gippsland for years to come.

📅 Sunday 4 October
🕑 2pm – 5pm
📍 The Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/east-gippsland-musical-extravaganza

Come along, enjoy an afternoon of fantastic live music and give back to the musicians who give so much to our community. ❤️

They’ve supported our community — now let’s support them! 🎶👏

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24/09/2026

Your October Entertainment Starts Here! ✨

This October, it’s more than just a night out — it’s an experience.

Feel the energy, share the laughs, sing along to the songs you love and make some great memories along the way. There’s plenty happening on our stage at The Forge this October!

Grab your friends and family, make a night of it, and experience what’s on at The Forge! ❤️🎭

👇 Tell us in the comments — which October show are you most excited to see?

🎟️ Explore What’s On & book your tickets — link in bio.

24/09/2026

Your October Entertainment Starts Here! ✨

This October, it’s more than just a night out — it’s an experience.

Feel the energy, share the laughs, sing along to the songs you love and make some great memories along the way. There’s plenty happening on our stage at The Forge this October!

Grab your friends and family, make a night of it, and experience what’s on at The Forge! ❤️🎭

👇 Tell us in the comments — which October show are you most excited to see?

🎟️ Explore What’s On & book your tickets:
https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/libraries-art-and-recreation/whats-on-and-buy-tickets

21/09/2026

What a fun filled Monday morning we've had with Dinomaniacs.

Join us next Monday 28th September for some Snow Fairy fun. https://events.humanitix.com/the-snow-fairy

17/09/2026

🦖 THIS MONDAY — THE DINO MANIACS ARE COMING! 🦕

Looking for some ROAR-some school holiday fun?

The Dino Maniacs are taking over The Forge Theatre for an action-packed interactive family show packed with dinosaurs, music, dancing, laughs and plenty of prehistoric fun! 🎶🦖

📅 Monday 21 September 2026
⏰ 11am–12pm
📍 The Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
🎟️ Tickets from just $15

The countdown is on — grab the kids and book your tickets! 👇

https://events.humanitix.com/dinomaniacs

Tag a dino-loving family who’d love this! 🦕💥

14/09/2026

🦖 THE DINO MANIACS ARE COMING TO BAIRNSDALE! 🦕

🎟️ GRAB YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
https://events.humanitix.com/dinomaniacs

Get ready for a ROAR-some school holiday adventure at The Forge!

The Dino Maniacs bring amazing dinosaurs, music, laughs and interactive family fun to the stage — perfect for dino lovers of all ages.

📅 Monday 21 September 2026
⏰ 11am–12pm
📍 The Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale
🎟️ Tickets from $15

School holiday fun for the whole family! 🦖✨