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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show.
Carriageworks Theatre
Wed 29 Oct - Sun 2 Nov
Wed 29 Oct
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Sun 2 Nov

Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. 

he critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets.

The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear – now celebrating 50 years – has sold more than 18.2 million copies.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre.

Ticket Prices

Standard: £16
Under 16s: £13.50
Groups (4+): £13.50pp

Running Time

1 hour (no interval)

Age guidance

Suitable for all ages

A Triumph!

Time Out Magazine
Two people hold a Caterpillar puppet, which is bursting through a large apple Zoom in
A group of people hold a large caterpillar puppet up on a large leaf Zoom in
A person is controlling a puppet of an animal on four legs Zoom in
The cast of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show pose with the animal puppets Zoom in
A person poses with a caterpillar puppet across his shoulders Zoom in
A person controls a puppet dog, while the other is petting the dog Zoom in

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