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Main text reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, next to an illustration of Eric Carle's A Very Hungry Caterpillar. Text says 4 Eric Carle stories, 75 magical puppets.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

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The 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.

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

A Triumph!”
Time Out

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From £16.50

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Based on the books by

Eric Carle

Presented by

Jonathan Rockefeller

Age Guidance

1+

Babes in Arms

Babes In Arms tickets are available for infants under 2 years old and are charged at a nominal rate of £2.  Children over 2 years old require a paid ticket.

Please note, Babes in Arms tickets cannot be booked online. Please call the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 or email ticketservices@birmingham-rep.co.uk for more information.

Fees and Charges

Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.

Venue

The Studio

Production Photos

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Photograph of the caterpillar puppet from The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, alongside two strawberries.

Photograph by Jonathan Rockefeller

Three actors and a bear puppet from Brown Bear, Brown Bear, part of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.

Photograph by Russ Rowland

Photograph of a performer holding a firefly puppet, as part of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.
Photograph of an actor with the Very Hungry Caterpillar puppet.

Photograph by Russ Rowland

The butterfly puppet from The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.

Photograph by Jonathan Rockefeller.

Photograph of all the puppets used in The Very Hungry Caterpillar show, alongside cast members.

Photograph by Russ Rowland.

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