Bugalugs Bum Thief | Directed by Jessica Arthur | Musical Direction by Glenn Moorhouse | 2024 Riverside Theatre, Parramatta | Photo: Phil Erbacher

Tim Winton’s Bugalugs Bum Thief

Adapted by Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry and Eva Di Cesare

Design and Illustration by @lily.pxstudio

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

“Bum believable fun and chuckles galore” ★★★★ ½ – What’s the show

https://whatstheshow.com.au/bum-believable-fun-and-chuckles-galore/

“The Bugalugs Bum Thief is a must-see production that perfectly blends humour, heart, and creativity. It’s a bum-ping good time that leaves the audience laughing, cheering, and maybe even dancing in their seats.” – What’s On Sydney

https://www.whatsonsydney.com/reviews/the-bugalugs-bum-thief-review-18

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

https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/bugalugs-bum-thief-1

Design and Illustration by @lily.pxstudio

TOURING NSW JULY - SEP 2026:

29 - 30 July: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, Goulburn [tickets here]

4- 5 August: Glasshouse, Port Macquarie [tickets here]

7 August: Jetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour [tickets here]🍑

11 - 12 August: The Art House, Wyong [tickets here]🍑

13 - 14 August: Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre, Picton [tickets here]🍑

17 - 18 August: The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Queanbeyan [tickets here]

20 - 21 August: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga [tickets here]

25 August: Civic Theatre, Newcastle [tickets here] 🍑

27 - 28 August: Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre [tickets here] 🍑

1 September: Blue Mountains Theatre, Springwood [tickets here]🍑

3 September: Performance Arts Culture Cessnock [tickets here]

8 - 9 September: Seymour Centre, Sydney [tickets here]

🍑= Meet the cast/Q+A after the show!

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

Original cast from the 2024 production at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Photographer: Phil Erbacher