The nation’s favourite tea-time tiger announces its return to the West End
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
A musical play by David Wood based on the book by Judith Kerr
8 July – 1 September 2024
THE PURRFECT TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
The Olivier Award nominated The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 15 years on stage and over 55 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book!
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
Produced by Nicoll Entertainment, based on the book by Judith Kerr OBE and directed by David Wood OBE.
David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include The Gingerbread Man, The Witches and Babe the Sheep Pig.
Running Time: 55 mins (no interval)
Age Guidance 3+
The Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea today announces its return to Theatre Royal Haymarket next summer, celebrating its 10th West End season. A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood OBE, based on the classic tale by Judith Kerr OBE, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket due to popular demand, opening on Monday 8 July and playing until Sunday 1 September 2024. Casting for the West End production is yet to be announced.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea will also return for another major tour of the UK and Ireland in 2023, opening on 9 February and touring until September 2024.
Hailed as Britain’s best-loved picture book, Judith Kerr’s timeless classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea is now entering its 56th year, selling over 5 million copies since it was first published in 1968. The live stage adaptation premiered in 2008 and has since toured nationally and internationally, including Christmas seasons at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Arts Centre with sold out dates in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Bahrain. In 2012 the production was nominated for the Olivier Award for ‘Best Family Entertainment’. This will be its 10th West End season and fourth consecutive summer season at Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Bringing the nation’s favourite tea-guzzling tiger to life on stage, this musical slice of teatime mayhem entertains with sing-a-long songs, oodles of magic and interactive fun. It’s the ideal introduction to live theatre for children aged three and above and the perfect summer treat for the whole family.
Directed by David Wood OBE, with designs by Susie Caulcutt, assistant director/choreographer Emma Clayton, music arranger & supervisor Peter Pontzen, magical illusions designed by former President of the Magic Circle Scott Penrose, lighting design by Tony Simpson and sound design by Shock Productions. Produced by Nicoll Entertainment Ltd.
UK Tour Cast
Sophie (UK & China Tour)
Mummy (UK & China Tour)
Daddy/Milkman/Postman/Tiger (UK & China Tour)
Jack Huckin Understudy/ASM (UK & China Tour)
Tia Bunce Alternative Mummy/Sophie (UK & China Tour)
2024 UK TOUR DATES
EASTBOURNE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE 9 – 11 FEBRUARY
LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE 12 – 17 FEBRUARY
DORKING DORKING HALLS 5 – 6 MARCH
HAYES BECK THEATRE 8 – 10 MARCH
ST HELENS THEATRE ROYAL 11 – 12 MARCH
HARROW HARROW ARTS CENTRE 16 – 17 MARCH BOOK NOW
BRADFORD ST GEORGE’S THEATRE 27 – 28 MARCH
AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE 30 – 31 MARCH
NEWPORT THE RIVERFRONT THEATRE 2 – 4 APRIL
WIMBLEDON NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE 7 – 8 APRIL
BLACKPOOL BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE 9 – 10 APRIL
POOLE LIGHTHOUSE 12 – 14 APRIL
BARROW-IN-FURNESS THE FORUM 30 APRIL – 1 MAY
CRAWLEY THE HAWTH 3 – 4 MAY
TAUNTON BREWHOUSE 5 – 6 MAY
BRACKNELL SOUTH HILL PARK 21 – 22 MAY
NEWCASTLE NORTHERN STAGE 24 – 26 MAY
COVENTRY THE ALBANY THEATRE 31 MAY – 2 JUNE
PETERBOROUGH KEY THEATRE 3 – 4 JULY
BERWICK MALTINGS BERWICK 7 JULY
BRISTOL OLD VIC 21 – 23 JULY
ABERDEEN HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE 10 – 11 AUGUST
WIRRAL FLORAL PAVILION 19 – 21 AUGUST
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