Wheels on the Bus - The Musical
2026
Wheels on the Bus – The Musical
Venue: Gateway Sky Garden
Date: 1 – 10 August 2026
Number of Shows: 20
Director/Producer: Elisha Beston
‘Bus Drivers’: Jana Ponniah, Jasmine Kuah, Ted Ngoo, Christabel E. Tanojo
Stage Manager: Gabrielle Ng
Choreographer: Pat John Gregory
Official Bus: Tower Transit
Inspired by the ever-popular song of the same name, Wheels on the Bus introduces small theatregoers to a high energy interactive musical that takes the audience on a journey through bus driver training school where the young ‘cadets’ must learn their right from their left and how to count to 10, not to mention some groovy dance moves before they can graduate and officially drive the bus! Through the use of song and dance to engage the young audience, the children are taught things such as letters, numbers, and shapes.
Each child (included in ticket) will receive a bag of “toys” which help them interact with the actors on stage through each activity and song – and the kids get to take this “toolbox” with them so they can continue the fun at home!.
What Your Child Will Practice and Play
Wheels on the Bus – The Musical is as educational as it is entertaining! Disguised as a fun-filled bus driver training school, the show helps our young cadets develop crucial early-learning skills to graduate.
By the end of the show, children will have practiced:
- Early Literacy & Numbers: Cadets will practice their ABC and counting from 1 to 10 as they navigate their way through training.
- Directional Awareness: Through interactive games, children will learn to distinguish their left from their right.
- Basic Geometry: Catchy songs and visual aids are used to help kids identify basic letters and shapes.
- Social Skills: Turn-taking, listening and engaging as part of an audience.
- Movement Coordination: We get everyone up on their feet to learn some “groovy dance moves,” promoting physical coordination, balance, and rhythm – and fun!!.
Songs, laughs and fun for children aged 2 to 6 and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show from the USA that wowed audiences in Singapore in 2022 and 2026!
Reviews
“If you’re looking for a fantastic first theatre experience for your baby or toddler, look no further than “Wheels on the Bus,” Theatrius, San Francisco
“Wheels on the Bus aims to introduce children to the excitement and fun of live theatre in an intimate setting that meets their developmental needs at an age when their minds are taking in learning at a breathtaking pace,” Nina Meehan, Bay Area Children’s Theatre Executive Artistic Director
“I was having so much fun that I forgot how much time had passed – this show was a great way to not just educate their young ones, but also to stimulate their senses and imaginations. I felt appreciative of the team that made this show possible, who gave the young ones their first taste of theatre, and their parents a reason to bring them back for more!” – Adeeb Fazah, Critics Circle, Singapore
“Any parent would have heard ‘Wheels on the Bus’ a million times! But this is definitely the only one that makes you look forward to it. This 45 minute bus ride came with a goodie bag that adds to the interactive theatre experience. We were 100% entertained! This was wheely amazing” Fiona, Singapore
