2026 Jetty Theatre Season Program Show

A Red Line Production
Book by Tim Winton
Adapted by Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry and Eva Di Cesare

Join Skeeta, Mick and Billy on a bum-tastic adventure to uncover the mystery of the missing bums of Bugalugs!

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.

“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