Dragons And Mythical Beasts
Enter a magical world of myths and legends in this spell-binding adventure for all the family.
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)
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
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Nominated for best family entertainment
Olivier Awards 2012
Gallery and Videos
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 at Theatre Royal Haymarket, 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 this summer!
The stage is set, the Tiger's prepared...all we need now is you!
Read our Reviews
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'Delightful!'
Whatsonstage.com
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'The children loved it!'
Honest Mum Blog
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'This tiger is the cat's meow'
The Times
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'PERFECTLY PITCHED ADAPTATION'
Daily Telegraph
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'ROAR TALENT'
Sunday Telegraph
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'A DELIGHT FROM START TO FINISH'
Time Out
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'A TOT’S GLASTONBURY'
Daily Mail
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'TRULY, ALL THE FUN OF THE FUR'
Daily Express
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'THE CHILDREN SAT SPELLBOUND. GO SEE IT!'
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2023 UK Tour Dates
Creatives
David Wood
Director / Adaptor
Emma Clayton
Assistant 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
Nick May
Production Manager
Nick Brooke Ltd
Producer
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