Coming to Z-arts March 2025!

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. 

Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is the perfect introduction to live theatre.

The productionfaithfully 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 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.

“A Triumph!”–Time Out

“Charming and ingenious”–The Stage

Spaces for Wheelchair Users are available online.

Please select your desired space, Essential Companion seat, and any other seats you would like when booking online.

If you have any other access requirements, please get in touch on 0161 226 1912, email boxoffice@z-arts.org or come in and chat to our friendly team!

Visual Guide coming soon!

(Our Visual Guides are designed to help familiarise you and your group/family with the show, characters, and events of the show. It highlights lighting, sounds, and themes.)

Z-arts Visual Guide can be found here.