If you are a fan of this beloved book like we are, you will be excited to hear that the UK tour of the stage production of The Tiger Who Came To Tea, by Judith Kerr, is well underway!
We were invited to see the show this month at Lichfield Garrick Theatre (press tickets) and had a brilliant time. It is very much tailored for a young audience and there is plenty of audience interaction. Sullivan had never been to the theatre before but after settling in, he was joining in the cries for the tiger, singing the songs and laughing throughout the show.
The tiger was very expressive and the book was beautifully brought to life across the hour long performance. There were some magic touches too, but I don't want to spoil anything!
The show is touring the UK until late August, to here is everything you need to know...
Following its sold-out West End summer season at Theatre Royal Haymarket, the Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns for another major UK tour this year. A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood OBE, based on the classic tale by the late Judith Kerr OBE, The Tiger Who Came to Tea will open at Theatre Royal Brighton on 2 February with tour dates currently booked until 1 September 2022. New casting includes: Jennifer Addey as ‘Sophie’, Katie Tripp as ‘Mummy’, James Carlisle as ‘Daddy’, ‘Milkman’, ‘Postman’ and ‘Tiger’, with understudies Benjamin Stone and Tia Bunce.David Wood OBE says: “The live theatre experience is brilliant at sparking children’s imaginations. I believe all children should be entitled to see exciting theatre; it can make them laugh, gasp, think, and feel – and, of course, entertain them. Given the chance to enjoy the story, the music, the magic, the costumes and sets, the sound, the lighting, and the audience participation, in a live performance - for real, before their very eyes - I believe children’s lives are enriched, their horizons widened, and their awareness and sensitivity heightened. Theatre, like all the arts, has the power to transform, inspire and delight.”Hailed as Britain’s best-loved picture book, Judith Kerr’s timeless classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea is now in its 54th year, selling over five million copies since it was first published in 1968. The stage show 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, along with seven successful seasons in the West End. In 2012 the production was nominated for the Olivier Award for ‘Best Family Entertainment’.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.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 furry, stripy tiger!The Tiger Who Came to Tea is 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 2022:Wed 2 - Thu 3 Feb BRIGHTON Theatre Royal 0844 871 7615 | ATGTICKETS.COM/BrightonFri 4 - Sun 6 Feb BASINGSTOKE The Haymarket 01256 844244 | anvilarts.org.ukMon 7 - Tue 8 Feb BILLINGHAM Forum Theatre 01642 552663 | forumtheatrebillingham.co.ukThu 10 - Sat 12 Feb BARNSTAPLE Queen’s Theatre 01271 316523 | queenstheatre-barnstaple.comSun 13 - Tue 15 Feb HAYES Beck Theatre 0343 310 0044 | becktheatre.org.ukFri 18 - Sun 20 Feb COLCHESTER Mercury Theatre 01206 573948 | mercurytheatre.co.ukMon 21 - Wed 23 Feb CARDIFF New Theatre 0343 310 0041 | newtheatrecardiff.co.ukSat 26 - Sun 27 Feb DORKING Dorking Halls 01306 881717 | dorkinghalls.co.ukSat 5 - Sun 6 Mar LICHFIELD Garrick Theatre 01543 412121 | lichfieldgarrick.comMon 7 - Tue 8 Mar TORQUAY Princess Theatre 0844 871 7615 | ATGTICKETS.COM/TorquaySat 26 - Sun 27 Mar TAUNTON, The Brewhouse 01823 283 244 | thebrewhouse.netTue 29 - Wed 30 Mar BRECON Theatr Brycheiniog 01874 611622 | brycheiniog.co.ukFri 8 - Sun 10 Apr NORWICH Playhouse 01603 630 000 | norwichtheatre.orgTue 12 - Sat 16 Apr LIVERPOOL Playhouse 0151 709 4776 | everymanplayhouse.comMon 18 - Wed 20 Apr WINCHESTER Theatre Royal 01962 840440 | theatreroyalwinchester.co.ukThu 21 - Sat 23 Apr NEWPORT Riverfront 01633 656757 | newportlive.co.ukMon 25 - Tue 26 Apr TUNBRIDGE WELLS Assembly Hall Theatre 01892 530613 | assemblyhalltheatre.co.ukSun 1 - Mon 2 May CHELMSFORD Civic Theatre 01245 606 505 | chelmsford.gov.ukThu 19 - Sat 21 May RICHMOND Theatre 0844 871 7615 | ATGTICKETS.COM/RichmondSun 22 - Mon 23 May GRIMSBY Auditorium 0300 300 0035 | grimsbyauditorium.org.ukMon 30 May - Wed 1 Jun HARROGATE Theatre 01423 502 116 | harrogatetheatre.co.ukFri 1 - Sat 2 Jul AYLESBURY Waterside Theatre 0844 871 7615 | ATGTICKETS.COM/AylesburyTue 5 - Wed 6 Jul CRAWLEY The Hawth 01293 553636 | parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/The-Hawth Fri 22 - Sat 23 Jul GUILDFORD G Live 0343 310 0055 | glive.co.ukMon 25 - Wed 27 Jul YORK Grand Opera House 0844 871 7615 | ATGTICKETS.COM/YorkFri 29 - Sun 31 Jul LINCOLN New Theatre Royal 01522 519999 | newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk Tue 2 - Thu 4 Aug DARLINGTON Hippodrome 01325 405405 | darlingtonhippodrome.co.ukThu 18 - Fri 19 Aug BLACKBURN King George’s Hall 01254 582579 | bwdvenues.comFri 26 - Sat 27 Aug STAFFORD Gatehouse 01785 619080 | staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Tue 30 Aug - Thu 1 Sep WIMBLEDON New Wimbledon Theatre 0844 871 7615 | ATGTICKETS.COM/WimbledonFurther tour dates to be announced.@tigerstealiveRunning time: 55 minutes - no interval
Suitable for ages 3+
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