Bluey's Big Play
Wednesday, April 28 & Thursday, April 29, 2027
6pm
Overture Hall
$37.63 - $68.88
Runtime
50 minutes, no intermission
Age Recommendation
All Ages
VIP Tickets Available!
$137
Lap tickets required for all children 24 months or younger
$4 each | Purchase in person, day of the show
“Bluey’s Big Play” comes to life at Overture Center in 2027!
When Dad feels like a little bit of 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 a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
Join the Heelers in a live theater show made just for you. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, experience Bluey live and in person!
“Bluey’s Big Play” is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.
Sensory safe space
At this performance Overture Center will be hosting a dedicated sensory area and interactive zone. This space is designed to provide a variety of highly active and quiet sensory options, serving as a haven prior to and during the performance. For more information about sensory inclusive and other accessibility options, visit our accessibility page.
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Wed, Apr 28, 2027
6:00 PM
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Thu, Apr 29, 2027
6:00 PM
A magical theatrical experience for fans of all ages.
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Meet the Family
Bluey
Bluey is an inexhaustible Blue Heeler puppy, who lives with her mum, dad and little sister Bingo. She likes to laugh and have fun but more than anything else she loves to play games with her family.
Bingo
Bingo is Bluey’s little sister. She is kind, curious, determined and loves to laugh. More than anything, she loves diving into pretend games with her big sister, Bluey, their friends, and family.
Chilli
Chilli is Bluey and Bingo's mum! She's really good at teaching her girls about the world and how to navigate its challenges. When it comes to playtime, she loves being silly and dancing around the house to her favourite song.
Bandit
Bandit is Bluey and Bingo’s dad! He does his best to use whatever energy is left after interrupted sleep, work and household chores, to invent and play games with his two girls.
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