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Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, each production of the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show –The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider. 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.

Important information

Ticket prices: £13 - £15

Running time: 1 hour with no interval

Age recommendation: For the whole family

Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Schools – £11

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Reviews

“Colourful, engaging, charming”
The Huffington Post

★★★★★
“Pure genius”
Live Theatre UK

“Bedazzling! Will mesmerise audiences”
The New York Times

“A knockout success!
Daily Telegraph

★★★★★
“Beautiful, rhythmic, and faithful to the author’s works”
Time Out

 

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