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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

On Monday he ate through one apple. But he was still hungry.... The Hungry Caterpillar Show is wiggling its way to Storyhouse for February half term 2026! The critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical and larger-than-life puppets, as well as three other beloved Eric Carle stories - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks and The Very Busy Spider. These beloved tales are brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry. Celebrating 10 years on stage, this multi-award-winning show has performed in over 20 countries to more than 3 million children, receiving universal acclaim from The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Time Out, The Huffington Post and more. Head to Storyhouse for an unforgettable journey that will delight anyone from ages 1 to 99, as The Very Hungry Caterpillar jumps off the page and onto the stage! It’s truly one VERY magical hour.

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