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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Fri 28 May 2027 to Sat 29 May 2027
Fri 28 May 2027
to
Sat 29 May 2027

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over ten years, faithfully bringing Eric Carle’s timeless classics to the stage.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical and larger-than-life puppets, including the star of the show –The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three other Eric Carle stories. These beloved tales are brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry.

Celebrating 10 years on stage, the multi-award-winning and nominated show, has performed in over 20 countries to more than 3 million children, receiving universal acclaim from The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Time Out, The Huffington Post and more.

We invite you and your loved ones on an unforgettable journey that will delight anyone from ages 1 to 99, as The Very Hungry Caterpillar jumps off the page and onto the stage!

Education Guide

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Age Guidance: This show is suitable for all ages

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running time: 50 minutes, no interval. Main doors: open 1 hour before each performance.

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Under 16s
All tickets £16 on all performances. 

Family Ticket
Four tickets for £60 on all performances. Add two full price tickets and two under 26 tickets to your basket and the family ticket price will be applied automatically to your order.

Groups 10+
All tickets £15 on bookings of ten or more tickets with one free ticket per 20 tickets booked for all performances. Please email groups@trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

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A actor is holding up a very colourful caterpillar character from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Zoom in A colourful caterpillar character from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is emerging from a large, cracked eggshell. The background is textured with earthy tones. Zoom in A theatrical performance scene with dim lighting depicts a large puppet resembling a baby on a green leaf. Two performers, partially obscured, are interacting with the puppet. A large, glowing full moon is visible in the background. Zoom in Two performers dressed in white overalls hold a large, colourful caterpillar and a red apple cut-out on stage, reminiscent of a scene from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The backdrop is a textured, crumpled paper design. Zoom in Three people are on stage performing a scene from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." They hold large, red strawberries, and the caterpillar puppet is prominent in the middle. The background features textured white walls. Zoom in A colourful butterfly puppet with large, vibrant wings is held by two people in white outfits against a textured, light-coloured backdrop. The butterfly, featuring bright patterns of blue, yellow, red, and green, appears lively and animated. Zoom in A person is holding a puppet of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a well-known character from children's literature. The caterpillar is vibrant with a red head and green body, featuring large eyes and antennae. The setting appears to be a stage or performance area. Zoom in A stage scene with a large, smiling sun backdrop. Two people in white costumes are on either side of a colourful, costume-clad child, resembling a caterpillar, set against a brightly lit background. Zoom in Two performers are on stage under blue lighting, with a large, textured, blue and white sphere resembling earth suspended in the background. They are positioned beside a giant green leaf with a white egg-like shape on it. Zoom in Three individuals in white attire interact with a large, artistic model of a green leaf on stage. On the leaf rests a big, open eggshell housing a vibrant depiction of the character from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," with a friendly face and multiple green segments. The scene is set against a simple, warm-toned background. Zoom in A colourful stage performance featuring characters holding large wooden food cut-outs. A person in the centre holds a large caterpillar puppet, resembling the one from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," set against a backdrop of crumpled white fabric with vibrant lighting. Zoom in A person wearing white overalls holding a large, colourful sculpture of an apple with a face, which seems to be inspired by Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The background is textured with warm tones. Zoom in Three performers are on stage manipulating a colourful, large puppet of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." One performer holds an apple with a cut-out section that the caterpillar is passing through. The backdrop is an abstract design, creating a whimsical atmosphere. Zoom in A group of performers dressed in white is handling a large, colourful puppet of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The caterpillar is green with a red head and large eyes. The background is a neutral, light-coloured wall. Zoom in A person in white clothes is interacting with a large puppet of a green caterpillar in front of a backdrop resembling the sun. The scene is from a production of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". Zoom in A person in white holds a colourful, oversized butterfly puppet on stage, while another individual beside them reads from a book. The background features textured white walls. Zoom in A colourful, large butterfly costume inspired by "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" book by Eric Carle is held open on stage by two performers in white outfits, creating a vibrant display under soft stage lighting. Zoom in A person is holding a large, colourful caterpillar puppet with a red head and green segments, representing "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The background is softly lit with white and purple tones. Zoom in A large, colourful caterpillar puppet from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" is on stage. People in the background are blurred and holding bright orange circles. Zoom in A person operates a large puppet of a caterpillar similar to the one from "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The caterpillar is positioned between two oversized strawberry cut-out's with holes in the centre. Zoom in A performer is holding a large, colourful prop depicting an apple with a caterpillar emerging from it, representing "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The backdrop is neutral. Zoom in Puppet show scene featuring an actor-operated caterpillar emerging from a large, cracked egg, inspired by "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Two individuals observe the puppet, appearing focused and engaged. Zoom in

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