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THE Apollo Bay Theatre Collective (ABTC) began with a simple goal: to rekindle the spirit of live theatre and original music in the creative heart of the Great Ocean Road.
A small troupe of seven in 2023, it is now a dynamic team of more than 20 talented local artists and volunteers, and opens its third production, Embers, tonight (Frdiay, September 26).
An independent and self-funded initiative, the ABTC has become a vital part of Apollo Bay’s cultural landscape.
“It offers an invaluable opportunity for young people in Apollo Bay to acquire hands-on skills in the theatre industry,” ABTC president Deb Bradfield said.
The collective’s sell-out 2024 production enabled it to also make a significant contribution to the preservation of its home venue, the Mechanics In