The Bugalugs Bum Thief

Tueday 25 August 2026, 10:30 & 12:30
Bum believable fun and chuckles galore ****½ What’s the show
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

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Civic Theatre 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.


Running time 55 mins, no interval. Running times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

All ages show. Recommended for ages 4-10. All persons ages 24 months and over must hold a valid paid ticket to enter the auditorium. If bringing a child who will be under 24 months old at time of the event, please contact the Ticket Office to organise a Babe in Arms ticket.

This show contains theatrical haze and strobe effects.

 

Credits

  • 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
  • Image illustrator - Alanna Paxton

Proudly funded by

Gallery

Dates

  • Tuesday 25 August 2026 10:00 am
    12:30 pm

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Prices

  • Adult $40
  • Under 15 $28
  • Family (2A+2C) $30
  • School Groups $25
  • Teacher Complimentary (1:20) FREE

Contact

  • Civic Theatre Ticket Office
  • (02) 4929 1977

Venue

Civic Theatre
375 Hunter Street
Newcastle
2300