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Bluey’s Big Play Stage Show at QPAC from December 22-January 10

Forget the opera and ballet, it’s Bluey’s Big Play stage show that everyone’s really waiting for at QPAC. Now the date have been revealed, with tickets to go on sale on Tuesday.

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“Whackadoo!” It’s the news everyone has been waiting for - the dates have been announced for the world premiere of Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show at QPAC, with new tickets on sale from 9am on Tuesday.

The brand new theatrical adaptation of the award-winning children’s television show bounces into the Playhouse at QPAC on December 22 and runs through until January 10 and if that’s not a Christmas treat we don’t know what is.

The stage show features an original story by Brisbane’s own Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.

Bluey is a Ludo Studio production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Bluey is a Ludo Studio production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Presented by QPAC in association with BBC Studios, Andrew Kay and Windmill theatre Co. is stars the Queensland heeler family Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli in their first live theatre show with brilliantly created puppets bringing the animated characters to life.

QPAC chief executive John Kotzas says he’s thrilled to be able to present the show in a COVID Safe way for an extended season.

“It was scheduled to open at QPAC in May but the extensive national tour had to be postponed,” Kotzas says.

“Since then we’ve worked tirelessly so this much-anticipated show could be staged safely for artists and audiences. It is wonderful news for Bluey fans”

Puppet maker Joe Blanck in his studio with a life sized puppet of Bandit for the stage production. Aaron Francis/The Australian
Puppet maker Joe Blanck in his studio with a life sized puppet of Bandit for the stage production. Aaron Francis/The Australian

It’s also good news that this week new episodes from Series 2 will be premiering on ABC Kids and iview.

Existing ticket holders for the stage play have been rescheduled into new performances with 50 per cent capacity and the good news is that new seats will go on sale Tuesday for this official world premiere.

It’s a 45-minute show suitable for all ages recommended for 2 years old and over.

New tickets go on sale at 9am on Tuesday October 27 ; qpac.com.au

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