Bluey stage play headed to UK

Stage production Bluey’s Big Play is UK-bound, set to tour the UK and Ireland from December.

With an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by composer, Joff Bush. Bluey’s Big Play will go on sale on Friday 30 June in the UK. The tour will visit venues across the UK including a Christmas run at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London from 20th December.

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.”

“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,” said director Rosemary Myers of Windmill Theatre Company. “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.”

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”.

The stage show premiered in 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. A Canadian tour was also announced earlier this year.

Bluey’s Big Show has been seen by nearly 1 million fans worldwide.

blueylive.com