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The Bay Theatre Players are proud owners of a continually developing 86 seat Theatre, wholly owned and operated by the group.

The theatre was formally opened at a gala presentation of "How the other Half Loves" in March of 1998, with the help of renowned raconteur, Anna Russell.

This culminated decades of work and sweat by the group's members, who ultimately raised sufficient funds to purchase a rather rabbit-warren-like commercial building.

Aided by a council grant of about 20% of building costs, and with the input of

thousands of volunteer hours, the members have transformed it into a well equipped high quality intimate theatre,

Patrons enter the theatre via a small foyer with facilities for entertainment.

The theatre proper comprises a spacious, comfortable, carpeted, air-conditioned tiered auditorium, , opening on to stage some 12m wide and 6m deep.

Lighting and sound are controlled from a rear bio-box.

An area for storage and set preparation separates the acting area from a large communal green room, which is easily converted to dressing rooms, and the connecting costume hire shop, which also provides overflow dressing room space.

A spacious external shed provides storage for props, overflow costumes & junk.

The place seems always to be humming with activity, and is truly a Community Theatre, provided for the Community by members of the Community