Bluey is so beloved in British homes that she's now got her own play.
The eldest daughter of the smash hit Heeler family, an adorable bunch of Australian cattle dogs who appear in the delightfully wholesome TV show Bluey, is a big name in the world of pre-schoolers.
And it transfers beautifully to the stage in the production Bluey's Big Play, enjoying a nine show run at Mayflower Theatre this week.
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The show runs at a gloriously lean 50 minutes, ideal for family viewing with not a fidgety bottom in sight. Plus, bubbles fill the auditorium at the close so the little ones who have sat still through the show can get up and jump and dance and pop to their heart's content.
My youngest daughter, at six one of the elder statesman of the audience, was mesmerised by the antics of Bluey, her little sister Bingo, Mum Chilli and, of course Dad Bandit, who always steals the show in every episode.
The production starts gently with some delightful bird puppetry before the main characters take to the stage to the delight of a packed and very enthusiastic crowd waving their light up spinners and clutching their plush toys.
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo of course have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the tricks at their disposal to get Dad off of that bean bag and off of that phone.
A game of musical statues to the Bluey theme tune was met with whoops and cheers, the glow in the dark keepy uppies were joyous and there wasn't a dry eye in the house when Mum made a decision about her long lost sister at the end of the show.
This step into the world of theatre for the Emmy award winning show will delight fans young and old. Just steer clear of the overpriced merchandise stand and the enterprising chaps selling giant helium balloons on Commercial Road if you're watching the pennies.
Bluey's Big Play runs until Friday. Tickets from mayflower.org.uk or call 023 8071 1811.
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