The Tiger Who Came To Tea
- 55m (no interval)
- Theatre Royal Haymarket
- 4.6/5 based on 34 reviews
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- Booking details
- Booking from: Monday, 8 July 2024 Booking until: Sunday, 1 September 2024
- Running time: 55m (no interval)
- Age restrictions
The Tiger Who Came To Tea description
About The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a magical children's story, first published in 1968 and written and illustrated by Judith Kerr. More than 50 years after it was first published, the story is just as popular as ever. There was a TV adaptation on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve 2019, too, which revived even more interest. Welcome to one of the best-selling children's stories of all time.
What's the story of The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
This Olivier Award nominated smash hit is all about young Sophie, who is busy having tea with her mother in their kitchen when the doorbell rings. It's a tiger, and he's waiting at the door, so they let him in. The friendly tiger drinks all the tea then eats all the food in the house, even drinking every drop of water from the tap. When Sophie's father comes home from work he suggests they go out and have a meal in a cafe. Sophie and her mum go to the shops the next day and buy some tiger food along with their groceries, but the tiger never comes back. This is a gorgeous family show packed with magic, full of sing-a-long tunes and hilarious mayhem.
Who is on the The Tiger Who Came to Tea creative team?
David Wood adapted the story for the stage and also directs. He's Britain's leading writer and director of theatre for children. He met Judith Kerr herself to discuss his ideas for the show. Emma Clayton is the Assistant Director and Choreographer, nominated for a Carl Alan Award for choreography in theatre during 2016. Susie Caulcutt is the Designer and Tony Simpson is the Lighting Designer. Shock Productions do the Sound Design and Scott Penrose is the Magic Advisor. Peter Pontzen is Music Supervisor and Angie Burns the Wardrobe Supervisor. Nick May is the Production Manager and Nick Brooke Ltd is the Producer.
What are people saying about The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
- The Guardian - “A charming, faithful adaptation.”
- West End Wilma - “A solid and entertaining telling of a classic story.”
- The Telegraph - “Perfectly pitched at its juvenile audience.”
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