What happens when you mix theatre with soccer, or football as they call in the UK? You get a play that turns women’s soccer into a live story of grit, pressure, and ambition — no stadium required. This new production brings the energy of the game to the stage, spotlighting the real experiences of female athletes in sport.
The story doesn’t shy away from reality. Women footballers around the world have faced uneven playing conditions, from ill-fitting men’s kits to poorly maintained pitches and training setups that simply weren’t built with them in mind. Even small things — like long walks between facilities or limited access to resources — add up and shape the experience of being a professional athlete.
What makes the play feel especially authentic is the lead actor, who actually played semi-pro football before moving into acting. That real-life experience gives the performance extra edge, blending sport and storytelling in a way that feels lived-in, not just acted.
At its core, the production is about more than football. It’s about visibility, opportunity, and challenging the idea of who gets to have a future in sport — and who gets to be seen on stage telling that story.
It's the holiday season! Grab a pal and play this fun game. Here's how:
- This is a game for two players. Snip out the counters and presents. Place your counters at the start. Each player begins with five presents.
- Take turns to roll a die and move around the board. If you land on a GIVE space, give the other player that many presents.
- If you land on a GRAB space, the other player must give you that number of presents.
- The game ends when both players cross the finish line. The winner is the player with the most presents!
Quick sticks! Mum needs to get Bluey and Bingo out the door and to the park to meet Judo. Can they get out before sticky gecko falls off the ceiling? Play the game!
Inspired by Season 2, Episode 12 "Sticky Gecko": Mum’s arranged a playdate for Bluey and Bingo with Judo in the park and is trying to get the kids dressed and ready to leave the house, but they won’t go until they’ve finished their game!
Not sure what to play? Let the chatterbox decide. Use this fun Bluey template to make your own. All you need is a pair of scissors and a bit of grown-up help. Once it's done, you start with the chatterbox closed. Ask someone their age. Count to that age out loud. As you say each number, open the chatterbox one way, then the other. Ask your partner to choose a color. Open the flap to see what you've got to do!
In Sarah and Duck and the Fireworks Dance, Sarah and Duck are playing indoors. When a fireworks display lights up the sky, Duck hides, until Sarah finds him and helps him enjoy the fireworks with a pair of earmuffs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In The Shrinking Forests of Finland, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals that forest once covered 80% Europe but now only half of it remains. In Finland, two bear cubs are playing in the forest — two of only 1,500 that are left in the forests of Finland. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Kamchatka Brown Bear narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how Kamchatka brown bears brave the dangers of scalding volcanic pools to find food after a long winter. These normally solitary giants tolerate each other, even finding time for play, in this rare oasis. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Polar Bears in Autumn, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how autumn is beginning and polar bears are gathering along the edge of the water to wait for the ocean to freeze. Bears bide their time by play fighting and finding anything they can to gnaw on. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In Watch Polar Bears After Hibernation, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how a mother polar bear and her cub hunt after waking up from hibernation. Learn how a mother polar bear tries to find a seal under the ice. Watch a polar bear cub learn and play. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Octopus Playtime, ecologist David Scheel dives into the fascinating intelligence of his pet octopus, revealing how she watches him and his daughter with intense focus, particularly their eyes, suggesting a high level of awareness. Through experiments, it’s discovered that octopuses are capable of playing with objects, like an empty pill bottle, showing just how clever they really are. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
Sometimes we like to play together and other times, we want to be by ourselves. And that's OK! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Beach" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about being alone and with others. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids try some activities alone and with a friend, draw a picture of things they like doing alone, and roll a fun Bluey die and share what they'd like to do at each location.
The Beach Episode Summary: When Mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, so she can show her a shell she has found.
Watch the episode here! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
In Guanaco Calves Learn to Walk, narrator Gordon Buchanan explains how calves must learn quickly to stand, walk, and run as predators, like the puma, lurk near where they are born on the open grasslands of Patagonia. Their long legs make this difficult at first, but playing chase helps them build the skills needed to escape predators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps, and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
What happens when you mix theatre with soccer, or football as they call in the UK? You get a play that turns women’s soccer into a live story of grit, pressure, and ambition — no stadium required. This new production brings the energy of the game to the stage, spotlighting the real experiences of female athletes in sport.
The story doesn’t shy away from reality. Women footballers around the world have faced uneven playing conditions, from ill-fitting men’s kits to poorly maintained pitches and training setups that simply weren’t built with them in mind. Even small things — like long walks between facilities or limited access to resources — add up and shape the experience of being a professional athlete.
What makes the play feel especially authentic is the lead actor, who actually played semi-pro football before moving into acting. That real-life experience gives the performance extra edge, blending sport and storytelling in a way that feels lived-in, not just acted.
At its core, the production is about more than football. It’s about visibility, opportunity, and challenging the idea of who gets to have a future in sport — and who gets to be seen on stage telling that story.
It's the holiday season! Grab a pal and play this fun game. Here's how:
- This is a game for two players. Snip out the counters and presents. Place your counters at the start. Each player begins with five presents.
- Take turns to roll a die and move around the board. If you land on a GIVE space, give the other player that many presents.
- If you land on a GRAB space, the other player must give you that number of presents.
- The game ends when both players cross the finish line. The winner is the player with the most presents!
Quick sticks! Mum needs to get Bluey and Bingo out the door and to the park to meet Judo. Can they get out before sticky gecko falls off the ceiling? Play the game!
Inspired by Season 2, Episode 12 "Sticky Gecko": Mum’s arranged a playdate for Bluey and Bingo with Judo in the park and is trying to get the kids dressed and ready to leave the house, but they won’t go until they’ve finished their game!
Not sure what to play? Let the chatterbox decide. Use this fun Bluey template to make your own. All you need is a pair of scissors and a bit of grown-up help. Once it's done, you start with the chatterbox closed. Ask someone their age. Count to that age out loud. As you say each number, open the chatterbox one way, then the other. Ask your partner to choose a color. Open the flap to see what you've got to do!
In Sarah and Duck and the Fireworks Dance, Sarah and Duck are playing indoors. When a fireworks display lights up the sky, Duck hides, until Sarah finds him and helps him enjoy the fireworks with a pair of earmuffs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In The Shrinking Forests of Finland, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals that forest once covered 80% Europe but now only half of it remains. In Finland, two bear cubs are playing in the forest — two of only 1,500 that are left in the forests of Finland. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Kamchatka Brown Bear narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how Kamchatka brown bears brave the dangers of scalding volcanic pools to find food after a long winter. These normally solitary giants tolerate each other, even finding time for play, in this rare oasis. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Polar Bears in Autumn, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how autumn is beginning and polar bears are gathering along the edge of the water to wait for the ocean to freeze. Bears bide their time by play fighting and finding anything they can to gnaw on. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In Watch Polar Bears After Hibernation, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how a mother polar bear and her cub hunt after waking up from hibernation. Learn how a mother polar bear tries to find a seal under the ice. Watch a polar bear cub learn and play. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Octopus Playtime, ecologist David Scheel dives into the fascinating intelligence of his pet octopus, revealing how she watches him and his daughter with intense focus, particularly their eyes, suggesting a high level of awareness. Through experiments, it’s discovered that octopuses are capable of playing with objects, like an empty pill bottle, showing just how clever they really are. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
Sometimes we like to play together and other times, we want to be by ourselves. And that's OK! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Beach" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about being alone and with others. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids try some activities alone and with a friend, draw a picture of things they like doing alone, and roll a fun Bluey die and share what they'd like to do at each location.
The Beach Episode Summary: When Mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, so she can show her a shell she has found.
Watch the episode here! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
In Guanaco Calves Learn to Walk, narrator Gordon Buchanan explains how calves must learn quickly to stand, walk, and run as predators, like the puma, lurk near where they are born on the open grasslands of Patagonia. Their long legs make this difficult at first, but playing chase helps them build the skills needed to escape predators. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps, and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.