HIT THEATRE SHOW BLUEY’S BIG PLAY MAKES ITS AFRICAN DEBUT IN 2025 WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Wackadoo! Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad are heading to South Africa for the very first time in the 2025 winter school holidays!

📍 Cape Town: Artscape – Thursday, 26 June to Sunday, 06 July 2025
📍 Johannesburg: The Teatro at Montecasino – Wednesday, 09 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025

🎟 Tickets are on sale now! Get yours at 👉 www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za.

✨ About Bluey’s Big Play

For the first time ever, the hit theatre production Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show makes its African debut! Based on the BAFTA and Emmy® Award-winning animated series, this spectacular show brings Bluey and her family to life on stage with:

✔️ Incredible puppets 🎭
✔️ Live actors 🎤
✔️ Iconic sets 🎨
✔️ All-new music 🎶

This internationally acclaimed production has already wowed audiences in Australia, the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Europe, and North America.

⭐ Kiddo Adventures gives it 5 stars, calling it:

“A magical theatrical experience for fans of all ages.”

⭐ Time Out describes it as:

“An authentic live adventure for fanatically beloved Australian hound Bluey.”

⭐ The Guardian sums it up perfectly:

“Puppy puppets’ sweet show sets tails wagging!”

🎭 What to Expect

Bluey’s Big Play follows Bluey and her family through a fun-filled day, from sunrise to bedtime. When Dad just wants a lazy Sunday afternoon, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Watch as they pull out all the games, tricks, and cleverness they can to get Dad off that bean bag.

Written by Bluey’s creator, Joe Brumm, with original music by Joff Bush, this show features the authentic voices from the TV series, including Dave McCormack as Dad and Melanie Zanetti as Mum!

📅 Show Dates & Venues

🎭 Cape Town – Artscape Theatre

📅 Thursday, 26 June – Sunday, 06 July 2025

🕰 Performance Times:
📌 Thursday, 26 June – 16h00
📌 Friday, 27 June – 11h00, 14h00, 17h00
📌 Weekdays (Tues, Wed, Fri, 04 July) – 11h00, 14h00
📌 Thursdays – 11h00, 14h00, 17h00
📌 Weekends (Sat, Sun) – 11h00, 14h00, 17h00

🎟 Ticket Prices (incl. VAT):
✔️ Babes in Arms (under 12 months) – R100
✔️ Midweek (Tues – Fri): R200, R250, R350, R400
✔️ Weekends (Sat – Sun): R250, R350, R400, R500

🎭 Johannesburg – Teatro, Montecasino

📅 Wednesday, 09 July – Sunday, 20 July 2025

🕰 Performance Times:
📌 Wednesday, 09 July – 16h00
📌 Weekdays (Tues – Fri, 18 July) – 11h00, 14h00
📌 Friday, 11 July – 11h00, 14h00, 17h00
📌 Weekends (Sat, Sun) – 11h00, 14h00, 17h00

🎫 Special Offers & VIP Meet & Greet

💙 Meet & Greet Package – R500 per ticket (limited availability)
📌 Includes a lanyard & a special opportunity to meet Bluey after the show!
📌 Children must be accompanied by a paid adult for access.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group Discounts
✔️ 20% OFF for groups of 21+ people
✔️ Available for Wed, Thurs & Fri performances (top two price categories)
📩 Contact Jill Somers (Office hours: 9am – 5pm) at 079 218 1658 or visit www.showtime.co.za.

🎥 About Bluey

Since its TV debut in 2018, Bluey has become a global phenomenon!

🏆 Award-Winning Success
✔️ 2022 BAFTA Winner – Best International Children’s Show
✔️ 2024 Kidscreen Award – Best Animated Series
✔️ 5x AACTA Winner – Best Children’s Programme
✔️ International Emmy Award

📺 #1 Most-Watched Show Globally on Disney+ (2024)
✔️ 50.5 billion minutes watched in the U.S.
✔️ Top-rated show on ABC (Australia), CBeebies & Disney+ (UK), and Disney Junior (South Africa)

🎟 Get Your Tickets NOW!

🎟 Book your seats today at:
👉 www.showtime.co.za
👉 www.ticketmaster.co.za

🚨 ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Only tickets purchased from official platforms will be honoured!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families & kids of all ages!
🕒 Running time: 50 minutes (no intermission)

📢 Don’t miss out on Bluey’s first-ever live adventure in South Africa!

🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable family experience! 🎭💙