Caterpillar show to entertain the festive audiences
A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE OF ERIC CARLE’S CLASSIC
ONE of the most iconic characters in children’s literature will wiggle its way to Burton for a Christmas show.
Following multiple seasons in London and New York, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show will play festive performances at Brewhouse Arts Centre, in Union Street, from Thursday, December 1, to Sunday, December 4.
A theatrical recreation of Eric Carle’s classic imaginative stories, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has become a global hit.
They feature four master puppeteers who weave their way through Carle’s stories, bringing to life 75 puppets in a magical show that faithfully recreates the wonderfully colourful world of Carle’s illustrations, said a spokesperson.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show features four classic titles – Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, the festive tale Dream Snow and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Carle’s books have captivated generations of readers with their iconic hand-painted illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing millions of children to his bright world, and to their first experience of reading itself, the spokesperson said.
Carle has illustrated more than 70 books, most of which he also wrote, and more than 169 million copies of his books have sold around the world.
His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has nibbled its way into the hearts of millions of children all over the world, and in 2019 celebrated its 50th anniversary. Since it was first published in 1969, it has been translated into 62 languages and sold over 54 million copies, remaining one of the top ten best-selling children’s books of all time.
The Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show is created by Jonathan Rockefeller and presented by MEI Worldwide, one of the leading independent producers of live family entertainment across Europe, the Asia-pacific and EMEA.
Recent productions include The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (West End and UK Tour), Twirlywoos Live! (Underbelly Festival and UK Tour) and Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday (Polka Theatre and UK Tour).
The cast of actor-puppeteers includes Karyn Claydon, Katie Haygarth, Ben Murrell, Jonathan Norman, Amberrose Perry and Adam Ryan.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show first premiered in Australia in 2015 before opening in New York at the Acorn Theatre in January 2016.
The production broke box office records and attracted celebrities with families, including Chelsea Clinton, Emily Blunt, Neil Patrick Harris and Diane Sawyer. The show had its West End premiere at the Ambassadors Theatre in December 2016, and has since played multiple seasons in London.
Performances at the Brewhouse will be at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Tickets cost £12 to £16, or £52 for a family. Visit the box office at http://www. brewhouse.co.uk/events/very-hungrycaterpillar-christmas-show, or call 01283 508100.