Children’s classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar brought to life on stage
Eric Carle’s timeless classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes to Northampton’s Royal & Derngate from Tuesday March 24 to Thursday March 26, as part its UK tour.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over seven years, faithfully bringing to the stage Eric Carle’s timeless classics. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this production of the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets.
Suitable for all ages, the production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show. The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The best-selling children’s book 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. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect way to introduce children to live theatre.
The late Eric Carle said it best: “I am happy the performances will be enjoyed by many and that the colourful characters will bring comfort and joy to all who see the stories that have been so carefully produced. It is uplifting to see such beautiful and cheerful works inspired by my characters! I hope my books - and this show - will inspire you and your imagination.”
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show stars Abigail Bailey (Hayley in To Sleep, UK tour; Black Snow, Curious Theatre; High School Never Ends, Waterloo East), Oliver Davis (Life of Pi, Asia Tour; Out of the Deep Blue, International Tour; A Christmas Carol, International Tour) Connor Keetley (Hansel & Grettel, Creation Theatre; Madagascar the Musical, UK & International Tour) and Amber Wadey (The Little Prince/Egg & Spoon, UK Tour; A Christmas Charol/The Snow Queen, UK Tour).
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show was created by Jonathan Rockefeller. The UK Associate Director is Sophie Hirst.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show takes to the Royal stage at 1.30pm on Tuesday 24 March and at 10.30am and 1.30pm on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 March. Tickets priced from £15* can be booked by calling Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk/the-very-hungry-caterpillar. The show is approximately 50 minutes long.
* A non-refundable £4 per-transaction fee applies for bookings of £20 and over. Does not apply to Groups and Members. Prices may change subject to availability.