Preschool property’s first live tour will kick off in Australia next year.

Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and VStar Entertainment Group have joined forces to launch the live stage show “Paw Patrol Live!: Race to the Rescue” in Australia.

“We are thrilled to partner with VStar Entertainment Group and Life Like Touring to bring ‘Paw Patrol Live!’ to families across Australia,” says Thomas Kingsley, senior manager, recreationg business development, Nickelodeon. “This unique stage production promises adventure at every turn, as the audience works together to help our heroic pups save the day.”

The live show will continue to tell the story of the Great Race between Adventure Bay’s Major Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger; however, Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. The Paw Patrol will embark on a mission to rescue the mayor and help her to finish the race.

“We are very excited to be expanding our ‘Paw Patrol’ offering to include live events, which wil truly bring the show to life for many preschool fans,” says Jihee Nam, general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Nickelodeon Networks. “As a leading preschool property in Australia across programming, consumer products and character appearances, 2017 is truly going to be a huge year for the pups!”

“Paw Patrol Live!: Race to the Rescue” will kick off in Canberra, Australia, April 1, 2017, and will visit several other cities including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.