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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Playhouse, QPAC

Updated: Apr 10, 2023

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, based on the best-selling children’s books by Eric Carle, returns to Brisbane this Easter school holiday, playing at QPAC from April 5 to 9, 2023.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

One of the most read and famous children’s stories of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges from the page and onto the stage in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this magical production features a menagerie of more than 75 puppets, including the star of the show - The Very Hungry Caterpillar - alongside three other Eric Carle stories: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Ten Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Busy Spider.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

A delight for those just discovering Carle’s stories, and for the generations who grew up with his beloved books, this enchanting Australian-made show will excite, educate and entertain the whole family! 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

★★★★★ “A triumph!” Time Out

A magical, visual feast.” Australian Stage
A charmingly delicious show.” Stage Whispers

We rate it five smiles!” Newsday

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Good to know - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is presented by the talented team behind the popular Australian tours of The GruffaloSpot, and The 13, 26, 52, 78 & 91-Storey Treehouses.

QPAC is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Playhouse, QPAC 

Melbourne St

Cnr Grey St

South Brisbane

Apr 5-9, 2023

$39 + book fee 

$29 + book fee (group of 4+)

136 246 

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2 George St Brisbane

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