The Very Hungry Caterpillar Stage Show - Live in Brisbane

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Fri 09 Jan 2026 - Mon 12 Jan 2026

The classic children's picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar,will be brought to the stage in Brisbane from 9 to 12 January 2026 to delight young audiences.



The Story
Created in 1969 by British writer Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a staple in bedrooms and school libraries around the world. It follows the adventures of a newly hatched caterpillar as it eats its way through all kinds of food before transforming into a beautiful butterfly. The story continues to be a favourite, having sold over 55 million copies.

In an example of just how hungry the caterpillar is, the book reads:
On Saturday, he ate through one piece of chocolate cake, one ice-cream cone, one pickle, one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of salami, one lollipop, one piece of cherry pie, one sausage, one cupcake, and one slice of watermelon. That night he had a stomach ache.” From this moment comes life lessons about making choices and moderation.

Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show also features 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 features a cast of storytellers and over 75 puppets and has been performed in over 20 countries to over 3 million children.

Tickets range from $49.90 (A Reserve) and $39.90 (B Reserve). Children 12 months and under are admitted free, as long as they are on a parent/carer's lap. Tickets are $26 per person for groups of 20+, one free teacher per 20 Students.

The show is recommended for persons aged 18 months and over and runs for approximately 50 minutes (with no interval). The QUT Gardens Theatre is located on the University Campus at 2 George Street, Brisbane (beside the City Botanic Gardens and Queensland Parliament House).

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