The ABC have announced that Bluey’s Big Play, a live action theatrical adaptation of the global phenomenon, will make its television debut this Easter. The play is premiering on Sunday, April 20th at 7:30pm on ABC Family and ABC iView, giving audiences around the country their first chance to experience the live show from their living rooms.
Filmed at Sydney’s Theatre Royal, Bluey’s Big Play brings the animated favourite to life with larger-than-life-sized puppetry and the familiar voices of Melanie Zanetti (Chilli) and Dave McCormack (Bandit), music composed by Bluey‘s primary composer Joff Bush, and an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm. The production has previously toured internationally and was recently nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2024.
The plot of the stage show follows Bluey and Bingo as they set out to get Dad off the beanbag so that they can all play. Viewers can expect laughter, dancing, and some heartwarming moments.
The televised adaptation is produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions in association with Ludo Studio, Andrew Kay and Windmill Theatre Co, with international distribution handled by BBC Studios. The ABC’s Mary-Ellen Mullane serves as commissioning editor and acting head of Children & Family.
Bluey’s Big Play premieres Sunday 20 April at 7.30pm on ABC Family and ABC iview.