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Bluey Invites Families to Play The Bluey Way in Bristol
Barky Boats will set sail on Bristol Harbourside as families enjoy Bluey mural unveiling, meet-and-greets and Bluey-inspired activity
BBC Studios warmly invites fans of the TV phenomenon Bluey to attend a special event in Bristol, created in partnership with We The Curious, an educational charity and leading UK science centre. Taking place in Millennium Square, outside We The Curious, on Saturday 19 September from 12:30pm, the free ticketed event forms part of the global Play The Bluey Way campaign, that is encouraging families everywhere to embrace more play, connection and fun in their everyday lives.
A limited number of free tickets will become available via Ticket Tailor from 12pm noon on Monday 14th September. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This exclusive event is suitable for families with children of all ages.
Fans of all ages across the UK are invited to join the fun, discover a brand-new Bluey mural and take photos of Bluey alongside artwork created by Ludo Studio and painted by talented local artists Phoebe Tonkin, Tanith Gould, Alice Humphreys, Joe’s Murals and Nina Raines, curated and managed by Bristol-based public art producer Art Sync. The mural is part of a series appearing in locations around the world, such as Brisbane, São Paulo, and the Washington D.C. area, each inspired by iconic Bluey moments of play.
Families will also be invited to create their very own Barky Boats, inspired by a fan-favourite game from the TV series, and test their creations alongside the fountains and mural.
Bluey will be available for meet-and-greets throughout the afternoon, with a few appearances taking place between 12:40pm and 5:40pm.
Katie Hibbs, Senior Marketing Manager at BBC Studios, says: "Bluey is a show for everyone, creating meaningful connections amongst families through play. With Play The Bluey Way, we want to celebrate those connections and bring some of the series' most loved moments of play to life. As the mural is the centrepiece of the event, Bristol felt like the perfect location, given its strong reputation for, and connection to public art. We The Curious is also a natural and exciting partner, sharing the same values of play and discovery."
Nicole Briggs, Audience Director for We The Curious added: “We’re really thrilled to be working with the BBC Studios team on this special Bluey event. As an educational charity and science centre, we’re all about play, curiosity, and connection, so it feels like a great fit for us. We know that play is one of the most powerful ways people learn about themselves, each other, and the world around them; we’re excited to help bring the spirit of Bluey to Bristol and create moments that spark conversation and joyful discovery.”
Visitors to the event will be among the first to see the newly unveiled Bluey mural, which will remain outside We The Curious until the end of October half-term.
During the six weeks following the launch event, We The Curious will continue the fun with more Bluey activities available - more information to follow.
Watch Barky Boats, The Creek and more Bluey episodes on Disney+, CBeebies and BBC iPlayer and continue the Play The Bluey Way fun by visiting Bluey.tv/theblueyway/ for activities, games and campaign updates.
Visit Ticket Tailor from Monday 14th September at 12pm.