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The Art House presents

The Bugalugs Bum Thief

11 Aug - 12 Aug 2026 Showing at The Art House Theatre

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Info

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

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!

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.

For School Group Bookings please email: [email protected]


Cast & 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

Venue

The Art House Theatre

Times

Tue 11 Aug 2026 - 6PM

Wed 12 Aug 2026 - 10AM (School Groups + General Public Session)

Wed 12 Aug 2026 - 12:30PM (School Groups + General Public Session)

Important Information

Duration: 55 mins, no interval

Recommended for ages 4-10

Warning: contains theatrical haze and strobe effects

For Accessible and Wheelchair Bookings, please contact the Box Office

Tickets

Adult: $25.00
Child under 12: $20.00
Encore Member: $20.00
Family of 4 (2A,2C or 1A,3C): $75.00
School Groups: $15.00