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It features puppets and voices that audiences will recognize from the TV series, including Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormack. It also features music specially composed by Joff Bush.<\/p>\n<p><em>Bluey\u2019s Big Play<\/em> was nominated for an Olivier Award for best family show in 2024 and has played to families all over the world. The show that will be broadcast was filmed at the Theatre Royal in Sydney.<\/p>\n<p>The televised version of <em>Bluey\u2019s Big Play<\/em> is produced by BBC Studios Kids &amp; Family Productions in association with Ludo Studio, Andrew Kay and Windmill Theatre Co. 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