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The Art House Presents
The Art House Presents
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
11 Aug - 12 Aug 2026
At The Art House Theatre
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The Art House Presents
A Red Line Production
Tim Winton's
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
Adapted by Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry and Eva Di Cesare
A bum-tastic adventure to uncover the mystery of the missing bums of Bugalugs!
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!
Join Skeeta Anderson, Mick Misery and Billy Marbles on an adventure to catch the thief and get their bums back!
Who is the Bugalugs bum thief?
The Bugalugs Bum Thief takes audiences on a whimsical journey through the imaginative world created by Australian author and National Treasure, Tim Winton. This literacy-based play with music, vividly brings to life the colourful characters and quirky adventures from Winton's beloved book.
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Cast and Creatives
Adaptors - Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry and Eva Di Cesare
Director – Jessica Arthur
Musical Director and Composer – Glenn Moorhouse
Set and Costume Designer – James Lew
Lighting Designer – Veronique Benett
Sound Designer – Brendon Boney
Reviews
“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
“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
Education
Red Line Productions is a leading Australian theatre company known for bold vision, fearless programming, and a deep commitment to telling Australian voices and stories.
The company have kindly supplied an Educator's Resource Pack for the show. Download the Pack here.
