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THE PURRFECT TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

 

The Olivier Award nominated The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 14 years on stage and over 50 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+

2023 West End Summer Season

Theatre Royal Haymarket

10 July - 3 September 2023

We're thrilled to announce The Tiger Who Came to Tea will be returning to the West End, playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 10 July until 3 September.

Prices from £10

Performance Times
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun: 11am & 1.30pm
Sat: 10.30am

Running Time
55 minutes - no interval

Age Guidance 3+
Babes in arms are allowed for this production, babes under 18 months sitting on adults laps do not need a ticket. All other patrons do need a ticket for entry.

Prams & Buggies
These can be left from 40 minutes before the show in the theatre cloakroom - they must be able to collapse and should be before having to our team. Space is limited.

Ticket Delivery
E-Tickets only. When you arrive at the theatre either show us the tickets on your phone or you can print out the voucher.

Box Office
To Book online CLICK HERE
The Telephone Room is open Mon to Sat 10am to 7.30pm: 0207930 8800

  • Nominated for best family entertainment

    Olivier Awards 2012

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    'ROAR TALENT'

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    'A DELIGHT FROM START TO FINISH'

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    'TRULY, ALL THE FUN OF THE FUR'

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  • 'THE CHILDREN SAT SPELLBOUND. GO SEE IT!'

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2023 UK Tour Dates

Northampton

Derngate

2 - 4 June

01604 624811

Billingham

Forum Theatre

13 - 14 June

01642 552663

Barry

Memo Arts Centre

16 - 18 June

01446 738622

Horsham

Capitol Theatre

20 - 21 June

01403 750220

Derby

Theatre

28 June - 1 July

01332 59 39 39

Belfast

Ulster Hall

3 - 4 July

028 9033 4455

Melton Mowbray

Melton Theatre

10 - 11 July

01664 851111

Southampton

MAST Mayflower Studios

13 - 16 July

02380 711833

Crewe

Lyceum Theatre

18 - 19 July

0343 310 0050

Halifax

Victoria Theatre

21 July

01422 351158

Chelmsford

Civic Theatre

25 - 27 July

01245 606 505

Bristol

Old Vic

28 - 30 July

0117 987 7877

Leicester

Curve

31 July - 5 August

0116 242 3595

Radlett

Centre

7 - 9 August

01923 859 291

Cheltenham

Everyman Theatre

10 - 12 August

01242 572573

Buxton

Buxton Opera House

14 - 16 August

01298 72190

Exeter

Northcott Theatre

18 - 20 August

01392 72 63 63

Birmingham

Town Hall

22 - 26 August

0121 780 3333

Swansea

Grand Theatre

28 - 30 August

01792 475715

York

Theatre Royal

1 - 2 September

01904 623568

Cast

Benjamin Stone

Daddy/Milkman/Postman/Tiger

Jack Huckin

Understudy/ASM

Tia Bunce

Alternate Sophie/Mummy

Creatives

David Wood

Director / Adaptor

Emma Clayton

Assistant Director / Choreographer

Tony Simpson

Lighting Designer

Shock Productions

Sound Design

Scott Penrose

Magic Advisor

Peter Pontzen

Music Supervisor

Angie Burns

Wardrobe Supervisor

Zoe Doy

Company Stage Manager

Nicoll Entertainment

Producer, General Management and Production Management

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