Bluey's Brisbane

The Bluey Stage Show returns to Brisbane for a return season at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Playhouse from May 4th to May 9th.

And due to overwhelming demand QPAC has added six new shows to the return season of Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show. 

You can now also come and see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli Saturday 15 May OR Sunday 16 May 9.30am, 12.30pm or 3.30pm at the Playhouse. Wackadoo!

Jacob Williams is one of Australia’s premier puppeteers, puppetry directors and the co-artistic director of Lemony S Puppet Theatre.

Jacob has recently returned from performing on Broadway as the Head of Puppetry in the Tony award winning King Kong, Alive on Broadway to take on the role of Puppetry Director for the Bluey Stage Show.

We spoke to Jacob about how you transform a much loved TV show into a three dimensional show using puppets to bring the Heeler family to life.

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

You could say that Dan Brumm was in the box seat when it comes to the phenomenon that is Bluey, beginning work on the show before any of us even knew it was a thing.

Of course it was his brother Joe who dreamed up the Heeler family, enlisting Dan as sound designer for the original pilot (later to become The Weekend episode) back in 2016.

Dan has continued on in the role of sound designer for both seasons of Bluey, and will begin work on season three next month.

You'd also know him as the voice of Uncle Stripe, who Dan describes as a character that "makes some poor parenting choices!"

We caught up with Dan at the Enchanted Forest Playground in Ashgrove, where he was busy recording ambience for upcoming episodes of Bluey.

Away from Bluey, Dan is a professional voice over artist. If you'd like to dive deeper into the world of sound design and VO check him out on instagram - @danbrummsounds

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

If you're a similar age to Justin and Lou you grew up with Custard and Dave McCormack as part of the soundtrack of your youth.

Younger audiences of course now know Dave for lending his voice to one Bandit Heeler.

Ahead of Custard playing two very special shows at The Tivoli in Brisbane this week, we thought what better opportunity to chat to Dave about his thirty plus years as a musician, memories of Brisbane, Custard's latest album 'Respect All Life Forms' and of course his role as Bandit!

Custard play The Tivoli this Thursday and Friday (04/02 & 05/02/2021) - a small number of tickets remain for Thursday - https://thetivoli.com.au/events/custard

'Respect All Life Forms' is out now on ABC Music.

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Ahead of the release of the Bluey album, Justin sat down with Bluey composer Joff Bush in his South Brisbane studio to chat about the album, and also how he creates the soundtrack for our favourite Heeler family!

Joff spoke about why The Creek episode has not just been a fan favourite, but also a favourite amongst the Bluey music team as well as the wider production team.

And of course Sleepytime got a mention - the episode that draws tears from parents all over the world!

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Blind Dog Donnie is one of West End's leading figures and an absolute legend on the Brisbane and Australian music scenes.

A skilled guitarist, Blind Dog has shared the stage with greats like BB King and is well known for his work with outfits like the Delta Rhythm Kings.

In this interview Donnie chats about his music and his beloved West End and is joined by Dillion James who is also well known on the local live music circuit.

We set up in Dillion's jam studio for this interview, so it was only fitting for a live, stripped back version of Blind Dog's live favourite - the West End Shuffle.

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

This podcast is inspired by a blue dog, so it seems fitting that in this episode we've found a dog that plays the blues!

We've set up the card table in Froggy Park (Orleigh Park) by the banks of the Brisbane River in West End, as seen in the See Saw episode of Bluey. (The park is also known as the Hill End Terrace Playground).

The suburb was also featured in the Markets episode where Bluey and Indy run amok at the Davies Park Markets!

Although West End has changed significantly over the past 20 years, the suburb still retains it's bohemian feel, and is still home to many musicians and artists.

Donnie Burke, aka Blind Dog Donnie is one of West End's most beloved residents. He's a world class blues guitarist who has shared the stage with legends like BB King, and was well known for his work with the Delta Rhythm Kings.

We caught up with Donnie in the jam studio of fellow blues musician Dillion James, and the pair shared their experiences of living and playing in the 'little village' that is West End.

As usual we'll share some tips on days (and nights) out in West End - this is one suburb where date night options are aplenty!

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

For many years the river city woke up to the voice of Shelley Lloyd as she read the news on ABC Radio Brisbane.

A veteran reporter, Shelley has over 25 years experience as a broadcaster, and has covered both federal and state politics in Canberra and Brisbane.

Shelley is also a keen photographer and is well known for her wildlife shots in and around The Gap, where she calls home.

In this interview Shelley chats about life in The Gap, the history of the suburb and how residents were affected when parts of The Gap were flattened during 'The Gap Storm' of 2008.

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show has just premiered in Brisbane and to celebrate we spoke to Bluey composer Joff Bush. He even brought along his melodica for a little Bluey solo!

Joff has been composing for the screen for many years, but his soundtrack for Bluey has given him the kind of exposure that most composers can only dream of.

And it's well deserved, with his music setting the stage for the beautiful imagery and storytelling that we see in Bluey.

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.

Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Anne Kerr has been an educator at The Gap C&K Kindy for over three decades. The Gap Kindy is also home to the original Bob Bilby as featured in Bluey.

Bob was found in a container full of puppets around 20 years ago and as Anne said - "he just jumped out and seemed to come to life".

He's a determined Bilby and want's Aussie kids to know that the Bilby is an endangered species and he also wants to become the official Easter Bilby for Australia.

In Season 1 of Bluey both Bob and Anne featured in the Bob Bilby episode, with Anne providing the voice for kindy teacher Mrs Retriever.

Listen to Anne tell Bob's story and how he and his adventures help the kids at The Gap C&K Kindy. Did he actually go to Scotland? Find out in the pod!

In this episode Justin & Lou have set the card table up right beside the Enoggera Reservoir in the north-western suburb of The Gap. Surrounded by hills and backing onto national park, The Gap is one of Brisbane's leafiest suburbs.

The Gap is also a suburb that's inspired the soundtrack of Bluey, features a couple of the show's locations, and is home to a quiet little fellow called Bob Bilby!

That's right - the original Bob Bilby calls The Gap C&K Kindy home, and we'll talk to Anne Kerr who is one of the teachers, and also the voice of Mrs Retriever on Bluey. We'll hear some of Bob's story and how he helps the children at The Gap Kindy. Did he really go to Scotland?

We also chat to Shelley Lloyd, a longtime journalist and newsreader with ABC Radio Brisbane and also a resident of The Gap. For many years Brisbane woke to the sound of Shelley reading the news, but she is also well known for her photography of the wildlife in and around The Gap.

We find out more about our location today; the Enoggera Reservoir and the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, as well as ways to enjoy a Bluey Day Out in The Gap.

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family, and is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Click here for more info on mountain bike riding in The Gap.

Click here for info on the Enoggera Creek Bikeway.