Swan Theatre

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Tue 17 & Wed 18 March 2026 (Times Vary)

£13.50 - £15.50

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Performance times:

17th March : 1.30pm and 4.30pm

18th March : 10.30am and 4.30pm

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over 10 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 larger-than-life puppets, including the star of the show–The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three addtional Eric Carle stories. These beloved tales are brought to life by a talented cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry that is faithful to the Carle’s iconic artwork.

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

Duration: 1 hour (no interval)

“Beautiful, Rhythmic, and Faithful to the Author’s Works. A Triumph!” - Time Out

“We Rate It Five Smiles.”- Newsday

“Colorful, Engaging, Charming.”- The Huffington Post

“Bedazzling! Will Mesmerize Audiences!”- The New York Times

“Your Favorite Small Person Will Be Changed for the Better.”- LiveTheatreUK

“Refreshing, Clever, and a GreatTime. Brings the Work of Eric Carle to Life!”-NY Theatre Guide

“A Knock Out Success!” Daily Telegraph

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show saves its title star for last, and when he appeared, my crowd's reaction was a kin to how I imagine Madison Square Garden at a Harry Styles concert. The perfect combination of art and audience.”- New York Theatre Guide

Venue:

Swan Theatre

Address:

The Moors
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Tel No:

01905 611 427

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