One of the most read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar – and an Australian cast who bring these beloved books to life on stage.

Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three other Eric Carle stories – Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Ten Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Busy Spider.

The team behind the Australian tours of The Gruffalo, Spot, and The 13, 26, 52, 78 & 91-Storey Treehouses will excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time theatre-goers, while those who grew up with these books will delight in experiencing one of the most popular children's books ever written. Don't miss out!

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ABOUT THE COMPANY:
CREATIVE CREDITS
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller
Based on Eric Carle's Books
Associate Director: Liesel Badorrek
Music and Sound: Nate Edmondson
Scenic Design: David Goldstein
Puppets by: Rockefeller Productions
Builders and Fabricators: Arlee Chadwick, Jessica Lorence and Acheson Walsh

CAST
Tina Jackson
Mathew Lee
Hannah Wood

CREW
Company Stage Manager: Jesse Hilford
Deputy Stage Manager: Emily Tighe
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DETAILS
VENUE: Glen Street Theatre
DATES: Fri 02 May – Sun 04 May 2025
BOOKINGS: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Glen Street Theatre
RUNNING TIME: Approx. 60 minutes (no interval)
PRICE: All Tickets $40.00, Family Pass (4) $150.00
PATRON ADVICE: General Public: Children 18 months + and their adults 
Schools: Foundation–Year 2 (Early Stage 1 – Stage 1)
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ABOUT ERIC CARLE
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has nibbled its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into 62 languages and sold over 50 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 152 million copies of his books have sold around the world. Eric Carle’s art is distinctive and instantly recognizable. His artwork is created in collage technique, using hand-painted papers, which he cuts and layers to form bright and cheerful images. The secret of Eric Carle’s books’ appeal lies in his intuitive understanding of and respect for children, who sense in him instinctively someone who shares their most cherished thoughts and emotions. The themes of his stories are usually drawn from his extensive knowledge and love of nature—an interest shared by most small children. Besides being beautiful and entertaining, his books always offer the child the opportunity to learn something about the world around them. It is his concern for children, for their feelings and their inquisitiveness, for their creativity and their intellectual growth that, in addition to his beautiful artwork, makes the reading of his books such a stimulating and lasting experience.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Trailer: https://youtu.be/Gdqa9YV9q2M

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MEDIA ENQUIRIES & INTERVIEW REQUESTS

If you would like an interview, additional information or images please contact: 
Georgie Ross, Marketing, Georgie.ross@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 
Ph: (02) 8495 5558

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