Bluey's Big Play coming to Aberdeen next summer
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Hit theatre tour Bluey’s Big Play will visit Aberdeen next summer following sell-out shows across Australia and the US.
It will arrive at P&J Live on Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Bluey’s Big Play, a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA and Emmy award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio which airs on Disney+ and CBeebies, will hit the road in December this year and tour the UK and Ireland until summer 2024.
With an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by composer Joff Bush, Bluey’s Big Play tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 30 at 10am.
The tour will visit venues across the UK including a Christmas run at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London from December 20 .
Audiences of all ages will get to see Bluey, her younger sister Bingo and mum and dad Bandit and Chilli, as they have never seen them before, as Bluey and her family embark on their first live theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets, live actors, and superb sets.
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: “The response to the show from fans across Australia and the USA 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 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 has played at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York, the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and the Chicago Theatre. A Canadian tour was also announced earlier this year.
Bluey’s Big Show has been seen by nearly one million fans worldwide.
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 and 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, Bluey 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 in the UK.
Ten new episodes of the beloved animated series will be available on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on July 12.
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans.
Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Louise Stewart, head of entertainment, exhibitions and Marketing at P&J Live said: “We are thrilled to join Bluey on a brand new adventure and see the lovable characters come to life at P&J Live.
"The hugely popular TV show is the ultimate kids' show and has also gathered quite the following among adults, so we’re sure everyone will have a blast next summer.”
Three mobile customers can get their hands on pre-sale tickets on Wednesday, June 28 from 10am, venue pre-sale tickets are on Thursday, June 29 at 10am and tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday, June 30.
Visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk to purchase tickets.
