It’s nearly time for the hit theatre show Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show to make its African debut at Artscape in Cape Town! The show runs from Thursday, 26 June until Sunday, 06 July 2025 and tickets are on sale at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za. 

Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad, everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler dog family, are supporting an initiative, along with the Cape of Good Hope SPCA (capespca.co.za), to make sure that their South African furry friends will make it through winter with their tails wagging, their fur thick and warm and their noses wet and shiny.

Audiences coming to watch the show are encouraged to bring along donations of pet food, blankets and pet toys for the dogs and other pets being cared for by the SPCA, as well as any second-hand books they’d like to clear out of their collections, which will be sold to help raise money to cover the Society’s expenses. Special collection bins will be available in the Artscape foyer during the show’s run, and all donations will help to make the animals under the SPCA’s care more comfortable during the cold and rain of Cape Town’s winter.

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is based on an original story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and contains music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. The characters are represented by larger-than-life puppets operated by talented puppeteers who bring Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad to life on stage. This show is a theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA and Emmy® Award-winning animated television series produced by Ludo Studio and is packed with music, laughter and fun for the whole family.

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 come up with their own plans and take fans with 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. After its Cape Town run, it moves to The Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg from Wednesday, 09 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025. Tickets are on sale at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za.

Hurry, book now – and don’t forget the special ticket options that offer fans the opportunity to meet Bluey in real life! Each attendee irrespective of age must hold a valid ticket in any price category for 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, located in the venue foyer, from one hour prior to showtime. 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