Bluey's Brisbane

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

After a year of disruptions that saw the cancellation of Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show earlier this year, the production will be launching its national tour, kicking off at QPAC in Brisbane on December 22nd through to January 10th 2021.

The great news is that due to COVID restrictions being lifted, QPAC can operate at 100% capacity, which will mean fresh tickets to the show are availble now through QPAC's website.

We spoke to Brett Howe who is the Festival Director of the Out of the Box Festival, which is a biennial children's event that has been running in Brisbane for almost 30 years.

Brett is also involved in Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show as an executive producer, and spoke to us down on the banks of the Brisbane River. It was right in the spot where Bluey and Bingo ballet danced their way around an ice cream lick in the Ice Cream episode, which is also the ep that you can see the QPAC building in!

uey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

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

After a year of disruptions that saw the cancellation of Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show earlier this year, the production will be launching its national tour, kicking off at QPAC in Brisbane on December 22nd through to January 10th 2021.

The great news is that due to COVID restrictions being lifted, QPAC can operate at 100% capacity, which will mean fresh tickets being available shortly. Sign up to their waitlist to get the word on when the tickets drop!

A brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children's television series, Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show features an original story by Brisbane’s own Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by Brisbane based Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

Thanks to our friends at QPAC we spoke to Rose Myers who is the director of Bluey's Big Play.

Rose Myers is the Artistic Director of Windmill Theatre Company, an award-winning national performing arts company based in Adelaide, South Australia. A multi-Helpmann Award nominated director, her productions regularly visit leading stages and festivals around Australia and the world, including the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne’s International Comedy Festival and New York City’s New Victory Theatre.

Her directing credits for Windmill include the multi-award winning Pinocchio, The Wizard of Oz, Fugitive, School Dance, Big Bad Wolf and Girl Asleep.

Prior to Windmill, Rose was the Artistic Director of Arena Theatre Company and also the Artistic Director of Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Out of the Box Festival in 2010.

Rose has worked independently for ABC Television, Back to Back Theatre Company, Victorian College of the Arts, Queensland Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company.

In 2006, she was a Creative Director for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

Bluey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Ferny Grove is home to the Brisbane Tramway Museum, which is dedicated to keeping the history of Brisbane's trams alive.

Peter Hyde is the Museum President, and has been involved with the organisation for over 50 years.

He spoke to Bluey's Brisbane about the history of trams in Brisbane, and what you can expect from a visit.

The Brisbane Tramway Museum is open every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 4pm. The museum recommends you allow around two hours to experience everything that is on offer.

They do not open in wet weather for operational reasons, if in doubt call the museum on 3351 1776 after noon on Sundays.

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

In this episode Justin and Lou have set up the card table in the north west of Brisbane in the suburb of Ferny Grove at the Aqua Park on Samford Road.

The Aqua Park is right next to 'The Dump' as seen on Bluey, and just down the road from Hammerbarn. The Keperra Bunnings is the real life inspiration for Hammerbarn, with it's fake grass, decorative flamingoes and pizza ovens.

There's also a nice connection with two of the new episodes that have dropped recently (Oct/Nov 2020) in 'Road Trip' and 'Dunny'.

Justin and Lou explore what's on offer for families in this part of Brisbane, as well as finding out a little of Brisbane's tram history with a visit to the Brisbane Tramway Museum, which is located on Tramway St in Ferny Grove.

For more info on the Kids Play Cafe visit the Ferny Grove Pure Tennis website.

If you'd like to walk or ride the Ferny Grove Rail Trail, check out the review on the Must Do Brisbane website.

Bluey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

When we caught up with former Brisbane Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe in his Fortitude Valley studio, he mentioned that the current vide game industry in Brisbane was a direct result of the music scene in the mid to late 90's.

In the 90's Dave McCormack was well known as the frontman for Brisbane indie band Custard, who'd had a string of hits on the ABC youth network Triple J.

Custard were regulars on the Australian festival circuit, with appearances at the Big Day Out, Livid Festival and Homebake.

The band are still touring and recording, and released their latest album 'Respect All Life Forms' in May of 2020.

In this bonus episode Bluey creator Joe Brumm shares a little about why he loves Dave voicing the character of Bandit.

David Hinchliffe is a world renowned artist and former Deputy Lord Mayor of Brisbane.

We had a great time visiting David in his Fortitude Valley studio and hearing his unique take on Brisbane - especially the renewed interest in the city. That's something he is a huge part of along with author Trent Dalton (Boy Swallows Universe) and of course Bluey.

Find out why David loves watching Bluey with his grandkids, his involvement with the redevelopment of the Powerhouse and establishment of the Story Bridge Adventure Climb.

You'll also discover why 'his heart belongs to New Farm Park'.

You can see David's work at his website - www.davidhinchliffe.com.au

Bluey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

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

In this episode Justin and Lou have bagged one of the best spots in town, setting up the card table on the banks of the Brisbane River just next to the Powerhouse.

You will know the setting from the Bluey episode Spy Game, where the kids play under the Moreton Bay Figs while the grown ups enjoy a BBQ.

This episode is all about the suburbs of New Farm, Newstead and Teneriffe; suburbs who have risen from their industrial and working class roots to some of the most desirable addresses in Brisbane.

Lou speaks to former Deputy Lord Mayor of Brisbane, David Hinchliffe, who is now a world renowned artist about his unique perspective on the River City, as well as his love of all things Bluey!

The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is on the list of must-do's in the area and Lou recounts her experience climbing the bridge for the 80th birthday celebrations of the Brisbane icon earlier this year.

Bluey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

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

In this episode Justin and Lou have set up the card table just outside the entrance to the Taylor Range Club in Ashgrove.

The club was the setting for the Bluey episode 'Squash', where Bandit and Uncle Stripe duke it out on the court, with sibling rivalry cranked to 11.

We'll speak to club manager Michael about how a Bluey location gets scouted, and find out which rock star Justin 'knew' before they were famous!

We'll also explore some of the other Ashgrove locations featured in the show, including Crown Chinese, the inspiration for the 'Takeaway' episode.

If you want to get riding on the Enoggera Creek Bikeway through Ashgrove, download the Brisbane City Council's Riding in Brisbane Guide.

Bluey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Tim Scott is an expert on the history of St Bridgid's Church and also the suburbs of Red Hill and Spring Hill.

In this interview Tim speaks about what life was like for many Irish immigrants as they arrived in Brisbane in the late 1800's, the building of the church and the role it played in the local community.

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

Whether you call Brisbane home, are planning a trip, or just want to find out more about the city that inspired the hit TV show, we'll help inspire the ultimate Bluey day out.

In the first episode Justin and Lou have set the card table up at the top of Red Hill, and discuss why this inner city suburb is the most likely candidate for where Bluey and the Heelers live.

They'll discover some of the history behind a Red Hill landmark that you can see from the Heelers house, and give you some ideas for getting out and about in Red Hill and the surrounding suburbs.

You'll also hear from Bluey creator Joe Brumm on why he set the show in Brisbane, as well as his favourite locations to recreate in cartoon form.

Bluey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

To book a self guided tour of St Bridgid's Church, contact the Jubilee Parish.

To find out more about cycling in Brisbane download the Brisbane City Council's Riding in Brisbane Guide.