Review: Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry is ‘uplifting, funny and for all ages’

I was excited to watch Bluey’s Big Play as it is popular with my young nieces and nephews and I was not disappointed.

What is really surprising is how enjoyable and appealing to show is to an older demographic group, as well as the target audience who love the book and the animated sections of the show.

Bluey’s big Play at The Lowry

The storyline follows Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad through their day and the play does a fantastic job of engaging both children and adults with enigmatic storytelling, provided by these believable performances.

It is easy to follow and has subtle moments that relate towards both young and older audience members, such as mentions of sibling relationships and teaching family-orientated morals.

 Many of the moments throughout the play are pertinent for parents, as it includes modern scenarios that they may face with their own children.

“Addressing modern scenarios parents face”

The show is very funny with most of the audience laughing throughout the show from the hilarious dialogue with some sentimental moments mixed in as well.

The music pieces, composed by Joff Bush, are upbeat, fitting the bouncy animation with a slight switch to a slower melancholy tune when there is conflict in the show.

Overall, there is a great mix of instruments used without becoming complicated.

The set design is simple yet brightly coloured giving an inviting atmosphere.

The immersive creativity of the puppets is well-timed with the voice over and you don’t notice the puppeteers too much in the background.

It offers great escapism for the children watching and I’m sure it’s a show they will not forget.

An interactive party

The highlight of the show has got to be the very end when it becomes more interactive with a five-minute party at the end where they release giant floating balls and bubbles from the ceiling.

Even for people who haven’t seen the Bluey TV show, you still warm to the characters in the short 50-minute period of the play.

“A storyline for all ages”

The target audience is children, however, the storyline accommodates people of all ages and this means as a parent, you won’t be looking at your watch. Bluey’s Big Play has wide appeal.

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