Families across Lake Macquarie are invited to turn story time into show time at The Art House Wyong, with three beloved titles leaping off the page and onto the stage in 2026.
What’s On?
First up is Spot, bringing Eric Hill’s playful pup to life in a colourful, interactive adventure. This show is perfect for your toddler’s first live theatre experience or a preschool’s first excursion.
Younger primary schoolers will delight in Where is the Green Sheep? The beloved story by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek has been transformed into a joyful stage experience for families and school groups (K–2) that will have the whole audience searching for that elusive green sheep.
And for older kids, The Bugalugs Bum Thief delivers cheeky fun and big laughs in a new musical play that captures the whimsy of Tim Winton’s iconic story.
What to expect
These high-quality productions offer more than entertainment. They nurture imagination, critical thinking, language development, and a lifelong love of the arts. For families and educators seeking meaningful cultural experiences, this trio of adaptations is well worth the trip to Wyong, especially for children who already treasure these stories at home or in the classroom.
In 2026, don’t just read the book, see it live!
The Art House Presents
A CDP Kids & Salspot Ltd Production
Based on the books by Eric Hill
SPOT
Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to The Art House Wyong!
Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family, with puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children from 18 months and up, and their adults.
Join Spot and friends on a farmyard adventure to rescue the missing farm animals and save the day! Spot might need a little help from his new friends in the audience to find them all.
A perfect first theatre excursion for your youngest, and with morning, afternoon, and evening performances, there’s a performance to suit all busy schedules.
For School Group Bookings please email: Education@thearthousewyong.com.au
Copyright © The Eric and Gillian Hill Family Trust / Salspot Ltd. 2026
FUN WITH SPOT is a trademark of Salspot Ltd. Used under license from Salspot Ltd. All rights reserved
The Art House Presents
A Monkey Baa Theatre Company & QPAC’s Out of the Box Co-Production
Where is the Green Sheep?
Based on the book by Mem Fox & Judy Horacek
Written for the stage & directed by Eva Di Cesare
Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
Blending puppetry and animation, this beautiful production invites young audiences to join three farmers on their quest to find the elusive green sheep. Co-created with students from Bankstown West Public School, this production integrates their voices as narrators, ensuring the work resonates deeply with young audiences.
For School Group Bookings please email: Education@thearthousewyong.com.au
Illustration Copyright © Judy Horacek 2024
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? Come find out!
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: Education@thearthousewyong.com.au
