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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Activities

SEE THE LIVE SHOW AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES

Don’t miss the Western Sydney exclusive of the critically acclaimed production these school holidays!

Featuring four timeless tales, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?The Very Busy Spider and Ten Little Rubber Ducks and over 75 magical puppets this show will captivate and delight the young (ages 18 months and up) and the young at heart.

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PUPPETRY WORKSHOP

Do the workshop and see the show! Join us for our special In the Garden: Eco-Puppetry Workshop for Ages 5 – 8, inspired by our season of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.

Using recycled materials participants will create their own caterpillar inspired puppets and then act out their own transformation story, building creativity, confidence, and teamwork along the way.

Date & Times: Thursday 24 April, 9:30am – 1:30pm (Workshop) & 2pm – 2:50pm (Show)
Location: The Joan, 597 High Street, Penrith
Tickets: Early Bird (Until 31 March) $60, Standard (From 1 April) $70
Creative Kids Vouchers accepted. Please note, show tickets must be booked separately

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STORY TIME SESSIONS AT THE JOAN AND PENRITH CITY LIBRARY BRANCHES

Enjoy one of our story time sessions at The Joan or a Penrith City Library branch.

Be spellbound as you immerse yourself in the magical world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and enjoy some fun and interactive games and craft.

Plus, come dressed up as your favourite Eric Carle character for your chance to win our ‘Best Dressed’ prize thanks to our friends at QBD Books. Each prize includes a copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Australian Feast Sticker and Colouring Book and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book and Plush Set. Click here for Terms and Conditions.

Details:

Tuesday 1 April, 10:30am – 11:30am
Location: St Marys Library, 207 – 209 Queen St, St Marys
Tickets: No need to book, just come along

Wednesday 2 April, 10:30am – 11:30am 

Location: The Joan, 597 High Street, Penrith
Tickets: Bookings essential
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Thursday 3 April, 10:30am – 11:30am
Location: St Clair Library, 12/155 Bennett Road, St Clair
Tickets: No need to book, just come along


STORY TIME SESSIONS AT WESTFIELD PENRITH

Before the curtain rises on The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, join The Joan and Penrith City Libraries for a special story time at Westfield Penrith, featuring a magical reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and some fun games.

Date & Times: Tuesday 1 April, 10am – 12pm (Choose from one of four sessions)
Duration: Each session will run approximately 25 minutes
Location: Westfield Penrith, Ground Floor, Centre Court (Opposite Nadia’s Cafe)
Tickets: Free, bookings essential

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QBD BOOKS POP-UP STORE

Visit our friends from QBD Books in our Foyer before and after the performances of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show to purchase a piece of the magic! Choose from a range of Eric Carle’s classic titles and merchandise.

Location: The Joan, Foyer


DOWNLOAD A COLOURING-IN SHEET

Colour your world with this The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show colouring-in stencil, featuring the image everyone’s favourite caterpillar!

Simply download the sheet, print it out and then use a variety of different art and craft supplies such as glitter, coloured paper, pom poms, crayons, and pencils to decorate it!

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SECURE YOUR SHOW TICKETS NOW

Tickets to The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show are selling fast! Plan your day out with your friends and family and book your tickets now, to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

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Images
Illustrations:
By Eric Carle. TM & © PRH.
Pop Up Book Store: Photo by James Taggart.
Puppetry Workshop: Photo by Ron Lach.