For the first time South African fans can experience the joy of seeing Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their theatre show, featuring brilliantly-created puppets, iconic sets, live actors and all-new music.
It’s Bluey like you’ve never seen it before, in real life and on stage.
The hit theatre production Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show will make its debut at Artscape Theatre, from Thursday 26 June until Sunday 6 July.
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Bafta and Emmy Award-winning animated children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio.
Bluey’s Big Play follows Bluey and her family through a full day from sunrise through to bedtime. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans.
It’s an original story from creator Joe Brumm, with bespoke music from Bluey composer Joff Bush. The audio track for Bluey’s Big Play is prerecorded and features original voices from the TV sensation, including the instantly recognisable voices of Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti as Dad and Mum.
While the larger-than-life puppets are commanded by Bluey’s Big Play’s talented puppeteers, who bring Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad to life on stage.
Kate O’Connor, Director of Brands and Licensing BBC Studios ANZ, said: “Following the incredible reaction to the live theatre show in North America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Europe and Australia, we are so excited to bring Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show to fans in South Africa.”
Tony Feldman of Showtime Management said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show to South Africa. The response to the show from fans across Australia, North America and Europe has been nothing short of amazing and we can’t wait for families in South Africa to experience all the fun and excitement of having Bluey and her family live on stage.”
The stage show has enjoyed much success around the world, especially in Australia, where it premiered in Bluey’s hometown, Brisbane, and went on to perform over 500 times across 65 venues, including the Sydney Opera House.
Bluey’s Big Play was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2024.
Since bursting onto TV screens in Australia in 2018, Bluey has enjoyed a plethora of critical successes at home and abroad, winning a 2022 Bafta Children & Young People Award in the International category, a 2024 Kidscreen Award for Best Animated Series and picking up its consecutive fifth AACTA Best Children’s Programme award to add to an International Emmy and numerous awards for craft and production around the world.
Tickets for Bluey’s Big Play are available now and can be purchased at www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za
