Eric Carle's beloved stories come to life!

CDP Kids presents

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller

Based on Eric Carle's books

"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!

“Bedazzling! Will mesmerize audiences” – The New York Times

“As entrancing and colourful as the books" – Australian Stage

📅 Live in Brisbane, 4–6 January 2027

📍 QUT Gardens Theatre

Recommended for: Ages 18 months+

Runtime: Approx 50 minutes (no interval)

Attending with Small Children

Children 12 months and under are admitted free, as long as they are on a parent/carer's lap. All children above this age will need a paid ticket to attend.

Limited booster seats are available at the venue (first-come, first-serve). You are welcome to bring your own booster seat if your child requires one.

Vacation Care/School Bookings

To make a group booking, please contact us via gardenstix@qut.edu.au

Tickets are $28 per person for groups 20+, one free teacher per 20 Students

Parking

Availability during busy periods and university semesters is limited. Several Pay Stations, which are card-only, are located in and near the car parks.

Pay-on-exit public car parks are available within a short walking distance of Gardens Theatre. A car park is located underground in the Science and Engineering Centre (P-block) and under the Riverside Expressway.

QUT Gardens Point is very well serviced by public transport. We suggest using the Translink Journey Planner to plan your visit