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Date:
Tue 17 Feb 2026 - Wed 18 Feb 2026
Time:
01:00 PM | 04:00 PM
Price:
£ 16.00 - £ 64.00
Suitable for All ages

Top price is for a Box that seats 4. Boxes may offer a restricted view.

Children £14

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over 10 years, faithfully bringing Eric Carle’s timeless classics to the stage.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical larger-than-life puppets. Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show also features three additional Eric Carle stories. Audiences will enjoy Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks and The Very Busy Spider. These beloved tales are brought to life by a talented cast of storytellers, sweeping original music and stunning puppetry that is faithful to Carle’s iconic artwork.

The late Eric Carle said it best, “I am happy the performances are enjoyed by many and that the colorful characters will bring comfort and joy to all who see the stories that have been so carefully produced. It is uplifting to see such beautiful and cheerful works inspired by my characters! I hope my books – and this show – will inspire you and your imagination.”

After receiving universal acclaim from The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Time Out, The Huffington Post and more, and receiving a Drama Desk nomination for Unique Theatrical Experience and the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been performed in over 20 countries to over 3 million children and counting.

We invite you and your loved ones on an unforgettable journey as The Very Hungry Caterpillar jumps off the page and onto the stage, in a show that will delight anyone from 1 to 99!

★★★★★ ‘Beautiful, rhythmic and faithful to the author’s works. A triumph!’ – Time Out

★★★★★ ‘The perfect combination of ambition, achievement and genius. Your favourite small person will be changed for the better.’ – Live Theatre UK

‘We rate it five smiles.’ – Newsday

‘Colorful, engaging, charming.’ – The Huffington Post

‘Bedazzling! Will mesmerize audiences!’ – The New York Times

‘Refreshing, clever and a great time. brings the work of Eric Carle to life!’ – NY Theatre Guide

‘A knock out success!’ – Daily Telegraph

Harrogate Theatre

Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1 1QF

01423 502116

[email protected]

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Guidance

Age Recommendation

This performance is recommended for ages All ages.

Trigger Warnings

No trigger warnings.
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Date
Tue 17 Feb 2026
Time
01:00 PM
Price
£16 - £64
Accessibility
Notes
Date
Tue 17 Feb 2026
Time
04:00 PM
Price
£16 - £64
Accessibility
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Date
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Time
01:00 PM
Price
£16 - £64
Accessibility
Notes
Date
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Time
04:00 PM
Price
£16 - £64
Accessibility
Notes

For Wheelchair and Companion bookings contact us directly on 01423 502116

Top price is for a Box that seats 4. Boxes may offer a restricted view.

Children £14

Captioned Captioned
Relaxed Relaxed
Audio Described Audio Described
British Sign Language British Sign Language Interpreted
Harrogate Theatre
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