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IOL News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Win tickets to 'Bluey's Big Play Stage Show' at Artscape and Montecasino
Win tickets to Bluey's Big Play at Artscape and Montecasino this July! The show then moves to The Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg from Wednesday, 09 July to Sunday, 20 July. For the first time ever, the hit theatre production Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show makes its African debut at Artscape, Cape Town on Thursday, 26 June, running until Sunday, 06 July 2025. The hit theatre show 'Bluey's Big Play' makes its African debut in the 2025 Winter school holidays at Artscape Theatre and Montecasino. Wackadoo! Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming to South Africa in the 2025 winter school holidays! Bluey's Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA and Emmy® Award-winning animated children's television series. Families in South Africa can experience the joy of seeing Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their first ever 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 popularity of Bluey's Big Play knows no bounds, touring internationally across Australia, UK and Ireland, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Europe and North America. 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! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is 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. Bluey was the most-watched series globally on Disney+ in 2024, and the year's No. 1 most-watched series on streaming to date through November among total viewers in the U.S. In South Africa, Bluey is ranked #1 on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and CBeebies Tickets are on sale now at and


Edinburgh Live
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh to host live theatre performance of hit kids show 'Bluey' this summer
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info After a hit show in Scotland's capital last year, 'Bluey's Big Play', will return to the capital next year. The show will return to the city between 18-21 June 2026 at the Edinburgh Playhouse - this will be the only Scottish show out of the 32 venues included in the tour. The performance includes impressive puppets which are backed up with 'music, laughter and fun for the whole family.' Bluey's Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the award winning Australian children TV series. Bluey follows the lives of the Heeler family as they navigate the hilarity of raising kids. Those behind the show promise to captivate kids while also offering something up for audience members of all ages. The premise of the show is that dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out but daughters Bluey and Bingo have other plans. Those in attendance are then invited to join the young pups in pulling out all the stops to get their dad off his bean bag. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. It is an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, with new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Natasha Spence, events director, Live Entertainment at BBC Studios, said 'The play's last tour was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from audiences across the UK and Ireland. We can't wait for more fans and families to experience the joy of seeing Bluey's Big Play live on stage in a few months." Ben Hatton, senior vice president, arts & entertainment at Cuffe and Taylor added 'We were thrilled with the incredible reception Bluey's Big Play received in our previous tour, the response from our audiences was nothing short of magical. So we couldn't be more excited to bring Bluey back to the UK again later this year' Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 13 May for Bluey Fan Club members with general on sale across the tour on Friday 16 May. For full information click here.


Scotsman
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bluey's Big Play Edinburgh and Glasgow Presales and Prices: How to see the children's show in Scotland
The live version of one of the most popular children's television shows of recent years is heading off on tour. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Australian animated TV series Bluey has been a huge hit with youngsters around the world since the first episode was broadcast back in 2018. Bluey and family are on their way to Scotland. | Contributed It follows the adventures of Bluey, a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy, along with her dad Bandit, mum Chilli and little sister Bingo. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Emmy award-winning programme has now been turned into a live show featuring larger-than-life puppers and the instantly-recognisable voices of Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti. Following a string of sold-out dates in 2024 a new UK tour has just been announced which will visit 32 venues from October 2025 until August 2026. And there's good news for Scottish fans, with dates in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. Here's everything you need to know to bag a ticket. When is Bluey's Big Play coming to Scotland? Bluey's Big Play will be at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo from December 11–14 December, 2025, then the Edinburgh Playhouse from June 18–21 June, 2026. There are a variety of showtimes at 10am, 2pm and 4pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When do tickets go on sale for Bluey's Big Play? Tickets for the show go on sale at 10am on Friday, May 16. You can find the Glasgow tickets here and the Edinburgh tickets here. Are there any presales for tickets for Bluey's Big Play? As ever, there are a few presales to let fans get their hands on tickets early. Bluey Fan Club members can buy tickets for Edinburgh and Glasgow shows from 10am on Tuesday, May 13. It's free to join - just sign up here (scroll to the bottom of the page). For the Glasgow shows, 02 mobile phone customers will be able to buy tickets via the Priority App from 10am on Wednesday, May 14. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A day later, at 10am on Thursday, May 15, there will be a presale for those signed up with Live Nation here, Ticketmaster here, or the SEC website here. You'll be sent a code by email to access the presale. How much are tickets for Bluey's Big Play? Tickets for the 2024 tour of the show cost from £16.50 - 27.50. Expect to pay slightly more (inflation!) for the 2025 and 2026 dates. What is Bluey's Big Play about? The plot synopsis for the show reads: 'When Dad feels like a little bit of 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.' What is the runtime for Bluey's Big Play? The show is a child-friendly 50 minutes long with no interval. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where else is Bluey's Big Play touring? The show is touring the UK for several months, with the following dates: