The hit children's TV show Bluey is being brought to life on the big stage.
Following sell-out shows across Australia and the US, Bluey's Big Play will come to The Lowry as part of the first UK tour.
With an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush, audiences of all ages will get to see Bluey, her younger sister Bingo and mum and dad Bandit and Chilli, 'as they’ve never seen them before', in the live theatre show featuring 'brilliantly created puppets, live actors, and iconic sets'.
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The stage show has enjoyed much success in Australia, where it premiered in Bluey’s hometown Brisbane and went on to perform 447 times across 65 venues, including the Sydney Opera House. The tour is currently in the US where it’s played at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York, the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and the iconic Chicago Theatre.
Fans of the show will have to wait a while to see it here, The Lowry's shows run next summer, but tickets go on sale this week and are expected to be in big demand.
Bluey’s Big Play is produced by Andrew Kay and Cuffe and Taylor with Windmill Theatre Co for BBC Studios.
Natasha Spence, head of attractions at BBC Studios Live Entertainment, said: “Following the incredible reaction to the live theatre show in the US and in Australia, we are so excited to bring Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show to fans across the UK and Ireland.”
Director Rosemary Myers, of Windmill Theatre Company, said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show to UK and Ireland audiences premiering at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall in December.
“The response to the show from fans across Australia and the U.S.A has been nothing short of amazing and we can't wait for UK families to experience all the fun and excitement of having Bluey and her family on stage live in their city."
Bluey’s Big Show has been seen by nearly one million fans worldwide and a Canadian tour was also announced earlier this year.
Ben Hatton, SVP of arts and entertainment for Cuffe and Taylor, said: "We are truly honoured to be presenting Bluey's Big Play alongside our esteemed partners. This phenomenal show brings the beloved characters of Bluey to life on stage, and we cannot contain our excitement for audiences to experience the magic and joy it will bring”.
Since bursting on to TV screens in Australia in 2018, Bluey has enjoyed a plethora of critical success at home and abroad, recently winning a 2022 BAFTA Children & Young People Award in the International category and picking up its consecutive fourth AACTA Best Children’s Programme award to add to an International Emmy and numerous awards for craft and production around the world.
A ratings hit, it is the number one children’s show in Australia, number one on Disney Junior in the UK, and the number one rated show on CBeebies in the UK.
Bluey also remains popular on Disney+, which has first-window broadcast rights for Bluey in the UK. Ten new episodes of the beloved animated series will be available on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on July 12.
The 50-minute production will run at The Lowry from July 31 to August 11, 2024. Members only presale tickets are on sale from 10am on June 29, with general sale from 10am on June 30. Visit the Live Nation website to book. Become a member here to get access to presale.
