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"and – pop! – out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar."One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar – and an Australian cast who bring these beloved books to life on stage.
Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three other Eric Carle stories – Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Ten Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Busy Spider.
The team behind the Australian tours of The Gruffalo, Spot, and The 13, 26, 52, 78 & 91-Storey Treehouses will excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time theatre-goers, while those who grew up with these books will delight in experiencing one of the most popular children's books ever written. Don't miss out!
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CDP Kids presents
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, based on Eric Carle's Books
📅 30 January – 1 February, 2026
📍 Octagon Theatre, Perth WA
Recommended for: Ages 18 months+
Runtime: Approx 50 minutes (no interval)
Babes in Arms: Children under 12 months attend free if seated on a parent or carer's lap.
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Accessible seating, bathrooms and parking facilities are available at Octagon Theatre. Companion cards are accepted.
If you have specific access or seating requirements, contact TicketsWA at [email protected] or phone (08) 6488 2440 between 12–4pm Mon to Fri to book tickets.
For more information about your visit to Octagon Theatre, please visit https://www.ticketswa.com/venue/octagon-theatre
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Octagon Theatre - UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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