Photo: Phil Erbacher

Tim Winton’s The Bugalugs Bum Thief

Adapted by Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry and Eva Di Cesare

A bum-adventure awaits as Skeeta, Mick and Billy take on an investigation to try and find the missing bums of Bugalugs. Who is the Bugalugs bum thief?

Skeeta Anderson and the whole town of Bugalugs wake up one morning to find that their bums are gone. They can’t sit, they can’t keep their pants up, and they can barely stand!  There’s just a big hollow where a bum should be. And not only Skeeta's bum, but the bum of every person in the town of Bugalugs. All 496 of them!

Skeeta Anderson, Mick Misery and Billy Marbles begin their adventure to catch the thief and get their bums back!

Who is the Bugalugs bum thief?

Reviews

“A marvellous celebration of catchy tunes and all things delightfully playful, superb entertainment for little ones aged 4-12.” Whats the Show

“The Bugalugs Bum Thief is a delightful and charming production that celebrates the magic of storytelling and the power of imagination. It's a fun theatrical song and dance mystery full of adventure in Bugalugs. Plus, it's about bums. The kids will love it.” Stage Whispers

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Credits

Creative Team:

Directed by Jessica Arthur

Musical Director and Composer Glenn Moorhouse

Set and Costume Designer James Lew

Lighting Designer Veronique Benett

Sound Designer Brendon Boney

Original Cast Madeline Li, Ziggy Resnick, Toby Blome

Original Musician Stef Furnari