BBC Studios Kids & Family are excited to share that the much-loved Emmy® and BAFTA award-winning animated series Bluey is set to expand its presence in the Middle East in 2024. Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to the Etihad Arena from August 30th – September 1st 2024 with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! Organizer Theory Eleven Entertainment, supported by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announces dates for Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show, an exciting live touring spectacle commencing in September 2024.
The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to the Etihad Arena with 7 shows:
Friday, August 30 at 5:30PM
Saturday, August 31 at 11:30AM, 2:30PM and 5:30PM
Sunday, September 1 at 2:30PM and 5:30PM
Tickets are available from www.EtihadArena.ae.
Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theatre show in the U.A.E. featuring puppetry, live actors, and iconic sets. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show also contains new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.
Sia Farr, Managing Director at Theory Eleven Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to bring Bluey’s Big Play to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Another world-class entertainment show, Bluey’s heart-warming and relatable stories make it a perfect addition to our line-up of family-friendly experiences.”
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is presented by BBC Studios, Andrew Kay and Theory Eleven with Windmill Theatre Co. The stage show enjoyed much success in the home market of Australia, where it premiered in Bluey’s hometown Brisbane and went on to perform 447 times across 65 venues, including the Sydney Opera House.
