The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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!

It’s truly one VERY magical hour.

Age guidance: 1+

Running time: 50 minutes (no interval).

15% off for Loyalty Pass Holders and Supporters Scheme

There are a limited amount of infant tickets available - please contact the Box Office team to book.

Access performances

Relaxed: Tue 23 Mar, 11am

For more information about our Access Performances, please click here. Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by David Wilson Homes.

Please note all orders are subject to a non-refundable £2.00 booking fee. Free events are excluded.