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The Ugly Bugs Wingding – Summer Theatre 2026

Starts
13:00 26 August 2026
Ends
17:00 26 August 2026

Join us for a fun adaption of the 1806 William Roscoe poem – The Ugly Bugs Wingding!

26th August show starts at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Adapting the 1806 Wiliam Roscoe poem ‘The Butterflies ball and the grasshoppers feast’ the Ugly Bugs Wingding takes inspiration from a diorama pop-up book style, using 2D painted puppets similar to Wayang puppetry and concertina techniques in a fold out toy theatre-esque set.

Beautifully hand painted scenes, all made on re-purposed materials which come alive with live music, verse and interaction throughout the show.

🎭All performances are free and take place outside with limited seating!

🥂There is a licensed cashless bar on premise

🧺Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic

Trash to Treasure

Create your own Bug Buddies!

Join us before between 11am to 1pm. To support local environmental initiatives, the council is hosting a ‘Trash to Treasure’ craft workshop before each family show. The sessions are free and open to all on a first-come, first-served basis. As part of a broader push to deliver a plastic-free theatre series, the workshops will focus on recycled materials.

Published
11 February 2026
Last Updated
18 June 2026