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Children's TV Program CHUGGINGTON to Kick Off First North American Live Tour This Winter

By: Nov. 20, 2014
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CHUGGINGTON Live!, a live-action, musical children's show, based on the popular TV series, launches its premiere North American tour in January 2015. CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure gives young fans and their families the opportunity to experience the train-tastic adventures of the CHUGGINGTON trainees, Wilson, Brewster and Koko.

This brand-new production features impressive trains with working features and movements that bring the CHUGGINGTON TV series characters to life on stage. A fun, two act musical, this live show is presented before a giant LED video wall featuring animated locations and background action sequences from the popular TV series.

The tour is currently scheduled to play more than 50 cities throughout North America, including New York, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Pittsburgh, Austin, and Detroit. The tour schedule and ticket information can be found at www.chuggingtonlive.com.

Chuggington currently airs in more than 178 countries and is translated into 36 different languages. In the United States, the series airs daily on Disney Junior and weekdays on Disney Channel. The series first launched in the United States in 2010 on Disney Junior.

In CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure, the trainees are eager to impress their mentors by mastering new roles that test their courage, speed, and determination. When Koko finds herself in trouble at Rocky Ridge Mine, it's up to her friends to help her. Do the trainees have what it takes to put their newly learned skills into practice to save Koko?

Life Like Touring, one of the leading providers of live family entertainment, and Ludorum, the global children's entertainment specialist have partnered for this live-action touring event.

"Chuggington fans will be treated to plenty of adventure and well known songs from the show as well as brand new ones exclusive to CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The show is interactive and we look forward to seeing our audiences participate from their seats and help the trainees on their exciting adventure," says Ludorum's Natalie Setton, Head of International Sales.

"Putting together this one-of-a-kind live show has been very exciting and we are confident audiences will have an unforgettable time watching it and joining in!" says Anton Berezin, Producer, Life Like Touring.

Visit www.chuggingtonlive.com and Facebook.com/Chuggington for more information about CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure, including local on-sale dates, ticket information and additional show details.

About CHUGGINGTON - CHUGGINGTON is a contemporary, action based, energetic and vibrant CGI series for children aged two to five years. The series follows the adventures of three young trainees -- Wilson and his friends Brewster and Koko -- as they ride the rails and take on exciting challenges that test their courage, speed and determination. Along the way, and with help and support from a strong community of engines and people, they learn positive values and new skills empowering them to become the best trainees they can be. CHUGGINGTON is directed by Sarah Ball, who won a BAFTA award for her work as a director and writer of Bob the Builder TM. www.chuggington.com

About Life Like Touring - Life Like Touring has been delivering quality live family entertainment to international audiences for over 10 years. During this time, this Australian-born Production Company has written, produced and toured live theatre shows for many of the biggest brands in family entertainment. Life Like Touring productions include Nick Jr.'s DORA THE EXPLORER Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys (Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Middle East, Russia, Spain, Singapore and United Kingdom), Nick Jr.'s DORA THE EXPLORER Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure (Australia, India, Singapore), SESAME STREET Presents Elmo's World Tour (Australia, Taiwan), Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries (Australia, Canada, United States of America, Spain, Middle East), Cartoon Network's Ben 10 Live: Time Machine (Asia, Australia, South Africa, Middle East, Egypt, India and New Zealand), Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! (Australia) and PEPPA PIG Live! Treasure Hunt (Australia). www.lifeliketouring.com



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