The Bugalugs Bum Thief
Next date: Thursday, 03 September 2026 | 10:00 AM
to 10:55 AM
Performance Arts Culture Cessnock 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.
Recommended for 4-10 year olds. The perfect school excursion, tell your teachers! Education packs available.
Content warnings: Contains theatrical haze and strobe effects
“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
About Red Line Productions
Red Line Productions is an award-winning and leading Australian theatre company known for bold vision, fearless programming, and a deep commitment to telling Australian voices and stories.
Red Line have a strong commitment to National Touring to regional and remote towns as well as major capital cities. We want to provide the experience of live theatre for all, ensuring performances are both geographically and financially accessible.
Red Line is one of Australia’s most innovative, versatile, dynamic, and expansive theatre companies. They don’t just create shows, they create spectacles: thrilling, immersive, and unforgettable theatrical experiences that ignite the imagination and captivate audiences of all ages.
Driven by a bold artistic vision and a deep commitment to community, Red Line continues to break new ground, reviving the classics, championing new Australian stories, and taking transformative theatre to every corner of the
country. Red Line believes theatre is for everyone. It is a powerful, unifying force and they’re devoted to breaking down cultural barriers and bringing people from all walks of life together to share in bold, inclusive, and electrifying experiences. With an ever-evolving creative spirit, Red Line remains at the forefront of Australia’s cultural landscape - fearless, inventive, and always pushing the boundaries of what theatre should be.
To learn more, visit redlineproductions.com.au
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When
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Thursday, 03 September 2026 | 10:00 AM
- 10:55 AM
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Thursday, 03 September 2026 | 12:00 PM
- 12:55 PM
Location
PACC | Performance Arts Culture Cessnock, 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock, 2325, View Map
-32.8395261,151.3557255
198 - 202 Vincent Street ,
Cessnock 2325
PACC | Performance Arts Culture Cessnock
198 - 202 Vincent Street ,
Cessnock 2325
The Bugalugs Bum Thief