Bluey cast and crew have descended on New York for the debut of 'Bluey's Big Play', an appearance on The Tonight Show, and a featured balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.
Main Image: Brisbane’s most loved canine family blew audiences away over summer (Darren Thomas). Listen: Jacob Williams talks about puppetry and how he brought the Heelers to the stage.
It’s official – everyone’s favourite Heeler family will return to QPAC’s Playhouse in a strictly limited season from May 4th.
After wowing kids, big kids and critics alike during its sell-out world premiere season at QPAC last December, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show returns to Brisbane after a run of shows throughout regional Australia.
Much of the discussion has been around the larger than life Heelers, with Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli brought to life through the magic and artistry of puppetry. Neighbour ‘Lucky’s Dad’ also appears alongside fan favourites such as Chattermax, the Grannies, Bingo’s walking leaf and Brisbane’s unofficial bird mascot, the humble bin chicken.
By Justin RouillonWednesday 23 Dec 2020
Main Image: The Heeler family wrap up opening night in style (Image: Darren Thomas). Listen: Arthur Muhl chats to yours truly about the Bluey Stage Show experience.
It’s 5:45pm on a Tuesday night and I’ve managed to wrangle my six and four year olds (yep I’ve got the Heeler pair) into their seats at QPAC’s Playhouse for the opening night of the Bluey Stage Show.
To say they were excited about seeing their favourite talking dogs live on stage was a slight understatement!
In any other year this would be a normal opening night, but in 2020, the premiere of Bluey’s Big Play is an achievement that all Queenslanders can be proud of. After the season’s cancellation during the shutdowns earlier this year, the Bluey Stage Show is now the first theatrical premiere in the world to take place with a 100% capacity audience. It’s almost like a celebration that we all got through 2020 together!