The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Show Information
Showing on:
Thu 21 July 2022
Duration:
Approx. 55mins, no interval
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Mercury Theatre
Age Guidance:
6 months +

Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show.

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. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear10 Little Rubber DucksThe Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre.

Will the Hungry Caterpillar ever be full?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see?
Where will the Little Rubber Ducks drift to in the big wide sea?
Will the Lonely Firefly find his friends?

★★★★★ ‘Beautiful, Rhythmic. A Triumph’ – Time Out

★★★★ “Charming and ingenious” – The Stage

★★★★ ‘Colourful, charming, perfect for children’ – London Theatre

★★★★★ Live Theatre UK

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