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, 9–12 January 2026
📍 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 $26 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

Contact the host of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - Live in Brisbane (January 2026)