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The Very Hungry Caterpillar is Back in Salford

This half term The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is returning to The Lowry for four days of interactive fun, catchy music and colourful puppetry.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show full cast | Russ RowlandThe critically acclaimed production created by Jonathan Rockefeller, features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The show faithfully adapts four stories by Eric Carle, the creator of wonderfully illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Loved by generations of readers, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has eaten its way into the hearts of millions of children all over the world. Since it was first published in 1969 it has sold more than 48 million copies and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Brown Bear, Brown Bear – now celebrating 50 years – has sold more than 18.2 million copies. Being brilliantly put on stage Carle’s timeless tales make a perfect introduction to theatre for the very young audience. No wonder that following extended runs in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, this “colorful, engaging and charming” production (Huffington Post) returns to New York City every year, with its most recent 8-month run being its biggest yet.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Jonathan RockefellerThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Show creator and director Jonathan Rockefeller said: “The response to The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been incredible and has exceeded our expectations. We are thrilled that so many children are experiencing the magic of theatre for the very first time – with a character they all grew up with.”

Will the Hungry Caterpillar ever be full? Can the Lonely Firefly find his friends? What does the Brown Bear see and where will the sea take the Little Rubber Ducks? To find out, join in the adventure unfolding on the stage of The Lowry – with lively dialog, amazing props and facinating puppets. A great experience for children and parents alike!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will be running at The Lowry, from Wednesday 29 May until Saturday 1 June 2024.
Tickets from £18.50 are on sale here.
Babes in Arms tickets are available for under 2-year-olds.
Help with booking: www.thelowry.com/box-office-help
Relaxed Performance is on Thursday 30 May at 1:30pm

5 thoughts on “The Very Hungry Caterpillar is Back in Salford

  • amy simpson

    This looks like so much fun

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  • Nicola Godfrey

    Wow, that’s so creative. THC was my favourite book as a child.

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  • How wonderful! Whoever would have thought that a simple story about a caterpillar would endure for decades and become a stage show.

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  • George S

    my son’s favourite, he now grown into a very large hungry catapillar

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