Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming to South Africa for the winter school holidays! Not too many sleeps until the hit theatre production Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show makes its African debut at Artscape, Cape Town on Thursday, 26 June, running until Sunday, 06 July 2025. The show then moves to The Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg from Wednesday, 09 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025. Tickets are on sale at www.showtime.co.za and www.ticketmaster.co.za.
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA and Emmy® Award-winning animated television series produced by Ludo Studio. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, the live theatre show is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family.
Based on an original story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show also contains music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. The larger-than-life puppets are commanded by Bluey’s Big Play’s talented puppeteers, who bring Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad to life on stage.
To add to the magical theatre experience, fans have the chance to meet Bluey after the show! There are two strictly limited Meet and Greet options: Meet & Greet upsell tickets are available across all ticket prices for purchase in addition to show tickets, while the VIP ticket includes premium seating in the front row and a post-show Meet & Greet.*
Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Dad, and Mum as they’ve never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theatre show in South Africa. Bluey’s Big Play follows Bluey and her family through a full day from sunrise through to bedtime. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon 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.
The critically acclaimed stage show has captivated audiences across the globe. Since premiering in Australia, Bluey’s Big Play has toured globally across the UK, Ireland, Canada, the US, Europe, Singapore and the UAE and has been seen by millions of fans worldwide.
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co and local live entertainment and show promoter, Showtime Management.
Hurry, book now for Bluey’s Big Play at www.showtime.co.za and www.ticketmaster.co.za. Don’t forget the special ticket options that offer fans theopportunity to meet Bluey for real life! Each attendee irrespective of age must hold a valid ticket in any price category to Bluey’s Big Play. Only valid Ticketmaster tickets purchased via showtime.co.za or directly from Ticketmaster.co.za, the exclusive ticketing agent may be presented.
VIP access passes will be available for collection from the VIP Concierge desk from one hour prior to show time from the VIP Concierge Desk located in the venue foyer. Please note children are not allowed Meet &Greet access without a VIP paid adult. ENDS
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BLUEY’S BIG PLAY THE STAGE SHOW SOUTH AFRICA 2025 SHOW INFORMATION
CAPE TOWN
Venue: Artscape
Dates: Thursday 26 June to Sunday, 06 July.
Performances:
Weekdays:
Thursday, 26 June: 16h00
Friday, 27 June: 11h00, 14h00, 17h00
Tuesday 01 July, Wednesday 02 July, Thursday 03 July, Friday, 04 July: 11h00, 14h00
Weekends: Saturdays; Sundays 11h00, 14h00 and 17h00
Ticket prices including VAT
Every person irrespective of age MUST have a show ticket.
Babes in Arms/Infants under 12 months. R100
Midweek (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays): R200, R250, R350, R400
Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays): R250, R350, R400, R500
JOHANNESBURG:
Venue: Montecasino’s Teatro
Dates: Wednesday,09 July to Sunday, 20 July.
Performances
Weekdays:
Wednesday, 09 July: 16h00
Thursday, 10 July: 11h00, 14h00
Friday, 11 July, 11h00, 14h00 and 17h00
Tuesday 15 July, Wednesday 16 July, Thursday 17 July, Friday 18 July, 11h00, 14h00
Weekends: Saturday; Sunday, 11h00, 14h00 and 17h00
Ticket prices including VAT
Every person irrespective of age MUST have a show ticket.
Babes in Arms/Infants under 12 months. R100
Midweek (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays): R200, R250, R350, R400
Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays): R250, R350, R400, R500
MORE INFO
Running time: 50 minutes with no intermission
Age restriction: Suitable for families.
Bookings: www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za
Tickets purchased via unauthorised websites will not be honoured.
For more information visit bluey.tv
Meet and Greet: R300 per ticket
Limited availability. Includes a lanyard and post-show opportunity to meet Bluey.
Children are not allowed access without a M&G paid adult.
VIP Ticket: Premium tickets in front row plus Meet & Greet: R900 per ticket
Limited availability. Includes a lanyard and post-show opportunity to meet Bluey.
Children are not allowed access without a VIP paid adult.
Group bookings
20% discount on groups of 21 and more
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday performances only valid for the top two prices.
Contact Jill Somers office hours only, 9am to 5pm, on 079 218 1658 or via showtime.co.za
