Original story by Kate O’Hearn. Adapted for stage, directed and choreographed by Tom Dwyer.
When a father has a difficult time getting his young daughter to eat her vegetables, he tells her the story of an unusual friendship between a caterpillar and a blackbird:
A young, strong-willed caterpillar dreams of seeing the world – and doesn’t like eating her greens until a fatherly blackbird takes her under his wing. Together they share the adventure of a lifetime as they journey to meet a series of woodland creatures who will each teach the young caterpillar valuable life lessons. Under the blackbird’s loving care, the caterpillar will blossom and grow into a magnificent butterfly.
Pricing:
Adult tickets: £18.50
Under 16s: £16.50
Concessions: £16.50
Babe in arms go FREE
Show 1 timings:
Doors 1pm
Pre Show 1.15pm
Show Start 1.30pm
Show 2 timings:
Doors 5.30pm
Pre Show 5.45pm
Show Start 6pm
Suitable for ages 4 plus
Running time: 60 minutes approx.
Show reviews:
“My kids loved the Caterpillar and the Blackbird, I’ve never taken them to the theatre before, it was great.”
“Really loved the songs and the dancing.”
“Thank you for putting on the festival, we really loved the Caterpillar and the Blackbird.”
Created by Kate O’Hearn and Tom Dwyer, it is an imaginative amalgamation of the written word and visual splendour. Where narration mixes with music and movement, ideas with physical illustration. Immersive and accessible as dance is accompanied by the spoken word.
Kate O’Hearn is an international best-selling children’s author of over 19 books and is published all around the world in multiple languages with notable book series: Pegasus, Valkyrie, Titans and Atlantis.
Tom Dwyer, is an award winning West End performer and choreographer with more than 15 years active experience, in such shows as Cats, Oklahoma, Mary Poppins, On the Town, Singin’ in the Rain and many more.
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There is a fenced-off area on the terrace for people who go out to smoke or vape.
There are plenty of welcoming and good value B&Bs & boutique hotels in Bexhill. The De La Warr Pavilion regularly uses the following:
- By Rail
Direct trains go from London Victoria, Brighton and Ashford to Bexhill.
There are also trains from London Charing Cross, changing at St. Leonards Warrior Square and from London Bridge or Charing Cross going to Battle. Battle is only a short taxi journey away (15 mins approx).
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for up-to-date train travel information. - Taxis
Town Taxis: 01424 211 511
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If driving from the London area:
Take the M25, then A21 to Hastings. Turn off at John‘s Cross and follow the signs to Bexhill.
OR
Take the A22 to Eastbourne, go across the Bishop roundabout to the A271 and follow the signs to Bexhill and the seafront. The De La Warr Pavilion is on the Marina.
From the Brighton area:
Follow the A27 out of Brighton until you arrive in Bexhill On Sea. - Parking
Please be aware the Rother District car park outside the De La Warr Pavilion operates paid parking until 7pm. After this time parking is free.
Within the limits of this Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support your visit.
Assistance Dogs are permitted into the building.
Please contact the Box Office on boxoffice@dlwp.com to arrange a visit.
Facilities for disabled visitors
- Ramped access at the front of the building
- A low counter at the Box Office and Information Desk
- Disabled toilets on two floors
- A lift to all floors
- Accessible galleries on both floors
- An accessible Café
- Spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium for seated events
- Ramped access in the auditorium for events during the day
- Ramped access into the Studio
- Two travel wheelchairs are available for use at the De La Warr Pavilion. To reserve, please call our box office and information desk on (01424) 229111 or ask a member of staff on arrival. The chairs are provided on a first come, first served basis and are intended for use inside the Pavilion. Please contact us for more information.
Facilities for blind or visually-impaired
- Large print season brochures
Facilities for the hard-of-hearing
- An T-Switch induction loop in some areas of the auditorium (please indicate when booking as this facility is not available on the balcony)
- British Sign Language interpretation tours of the building and exhibitions are available on request.