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
“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
Photographer: Phil Erbacher
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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
