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THE PURRFECT TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

 

The Olivier Award nominated The Tiger Who Came to Tea is returning to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for its 11th West End Summer Season!

14 July - 7 September 2025

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+

 

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  • Nominated for best family entertainment

    Olivier Awards 2012

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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!

Tiger has been hard at work making sure every poster is in position, every bar is stocked, and every seat is ready for the return of The Tiger Who Came to Tea!
 

The stage is set, the Tiger's prepared...all we need now is you!
 

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    'A DELIGHT FROM START TO FINISH'

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The Nine Types of Tigers

If your little ones love tigers and you’re looking for kids activities London, don’t miss The Tiger Who Came to Tea, now touring the UK.

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The Queen's Favourite Tea and Cake Combination

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The Story of The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is one of the most popular children’s stories of all time. It was first published by HarperCollins in 1968 and was written and illustrated by Judith Kerr.

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Did Tigers Ever Roam The UK?

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Cast

David Scotland

Daddy/Milkman/Postman/Tiger

Katie Tripp

Mummy

Millie Robins

Sophie

Aaron Andrews

Understudy/ASM

Laura Mugford

Understudy/Wardrobe

Creatives

David Wood

Director / Adaptor

Emma Clayton

Associate Director & Choreographer

Susie Caulcutt

Designer

Tony Simpson

Lighting Designer

Shock Productions

Sound Design

Scott Penrose

Magic Advisor

Peter Pontzen

Music Supervisor

Angie Burns

Wardrobe Supervisor

Edward Jackson

Company Stage Manager

Nicoll Entertainment

Producer, General Management and Production Management

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