BATS Theatre Company Inc. is one of the longest running community theatre groups on the Sunshine Coast. Founded in 1924 when the School of the Arts was built on the site of the old Buderim Hall, BATS has been an integral part of the Sunshine Coast’s community theatre scene ever since, serving the community through art. Throughout the 98 year history, BATS Theatre Company Inc. has produced approximately 400 shows, ranging from musicals, dramas, one act plays, full length plays, comedies, dance concerts, and ten minute plays in recent years. BATS has also held workshops which included movement, directing, speech and drama. For many years BATS Theatre Company Inc. has held monthly play readings for people’s enjoyment; as well as volunteering and fellowship to approximately 100 members per year.
It’s also the Tenth Anniversary where BATS has produced the winning play of the Edythe Brook Cooper National Playwriting Competition biennially, (one act and full length plays) and launched the careers of many professional and semi-professional actors on the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
BATS Theatre Company Inc. welcomes new members. Should anyone wish to join please call Alice of 0427 856 680