A children’s musical about a band of insects embarking on a journey to the Land of Oz, on October 20, 2026, at 17:30 at the Tel Mond Cultural Center. A colorful show with songs and messages about friendship and self-confidence.
“The Buggies on a Journey to Oz” is a musical play that combines insect characters with the classic plot of The Wizard of Oz.
The story focuses on the insect band “The Buggies” and their singer, Perla, who are swept into a magical world following a storm caused by Nissim, the grocer. During the journey, the band members take on the roles of the iconic Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, in search of the Wizard, who will grant them a brain, a heart, and courage.
Meanwhile, Debbie the bee and her agent, Baz, try to sabotage their journey so that Debbie can take Perla’s place as the lead singer.
In the end, the heroes discover that the qualities they were seeking already exist within them, and they manage to return home while demonstrating friendship and forgiveness toward their rivals.
The play emphasizes messages of self-belief, cooperation, and the understanding that there is no place like home.
This is an experiential, colorful, and heartfelt musical that reminds us all: sometimes we search for magic far away… but home, friends, and the heart are the true magic.
Cast: Shirley Lilo, Marva Klatchko, Dudi Gazit, Nimrod Sadot, Meni Tzur, Yermi Reich
Director: Ofer Shafrir
Play and songs: Maya Gozali
Music: Haim Gozali
Musical arrangements: Yovav Shalit and Haim Gozali
Choreography: Tal Snair
Costume design: Ella Kolesnik
Set design: Limor Hershko
Exclusive marketing: Elad Yosef Hamagen Sabag
Tuesday | October 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Ticket price: 109 NIS
Venue: Tel Mond Cultural Center
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