Suitable for ages 3 and above.
Performance dates
14 July - 7 September 2025
Run time 55min (no interval)
Includes interval
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to London for summer!
We hope you've kept the kitchen well stocked, becuase the beloved children’s book is back for seconds! The Olivier nominated show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, returns to the West End’s Theatre Royal Haymarket just in time for summer! Tickets for The Tiger Who Came to Tea are always in high demand so make sure you’ve got plenty of biscuits at the ready and book your seats now!
Judith Kerr’s The Tiger Who Came to Tea
One of Britain’s most beloved picture books, The Tiger Who Came to Tea has spent more than a decade thrilling families with its magical stage adaptation. Now returning to the Theatre Royal Haymarket this Olivier Award Nominated smash hit show is the perfect way to spend a day with the family over the Summer holidays.
Sophie and her mummy are just sitting down for tea when the doorbell rings. When they answer the door they are shocked to find a big, stripy tiger who wants to join them for teatime. This adaptation of the classic children’s book will have you in awe. Packed with magic, songs that will have you singing along and, of course, a tea guzzling tiger, this tale of teatime mayhem will have the whole family grinning from ear to ear.
###About The Tiger Who Came to Tea stage show
The Tiger Who Came to Tea comes from celebrated children’s author and illustrator Judith Kerr. Her books have delighted families for half a century and have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. In addition to her fanciful tale of a very hungry tiger, Kerr is known for her series of Mog books.
David Wood, who was once called The National Children’s Dramatist by The Times, is responsible for the adaptation and direction of this musical play. He is also known for his stage adaptations of Roald Dahl’s work.
###It's roarsome
- 'Delightful' - WhatsOnStage
- 'The children loved it' - Honest Mum Blog
- 'A must-see for families looking for a heartwarming and joyful theatrical outing' - Theatre and Tonic
Special notes
Babes in arms under 18 months sitting on an adult lap do not need a ticket – all other patrons must have a valid ticket.
Recent Reviews
Amazing! Truly a gem!
We had an entertaining an Entertaining time.
It was fantastic, had a fabulous time. My little girl enjoyed and she was watching it until the end. Only down side is in the first time i booked the tickets couldn't attend for very bad illness and I had to change the date and they changed me to much in my opinion. On the day when we attended i saw the theatre was half full so don't appreciate the charge for changing the tickets for us when actually is plenty of space wasn't difficult for them to find space in the new date.
Delightful!
Great show, interactive for the kids and really built up the anticipation to bring the tiger to the stage! Two things I found a little disappointing: the main theme song from the film wasn't played (that's our favourite bit!) and the tiger didn't talk and say some of the classic lines from the film. Otherwise a nice day out.
The show was absolutely brilliant, professional, talented, very cleverly done, loved it !!!!!!!
Such a fun production for both adults and children! True to the book. Well acted and sung. Lots of audience participation. Really enjoyable for all ages!
We all went together and enjoyed so much! My son is Autistic and was engaged the whole time. Really recommend!
Very entertaining for children and interactive. Family friendly!
Great show!
Amazing show for very young children.
What a wonderful show! Me and my 6 year old girl absolutely adored it. Thank you!
Latest The Tiger Who Came to Tea News
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea rescheduled for summer 2021, tickets now on special offer!
The highly anticipated return of The Tiger Who Came To Tea to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London has been postponed, it has been announced. The beloved children's production will now run next summer in 2021. Ticketholders for the 2020 run are welcome to have their tickets exchanged for one of the new dates in order to support the West End and ensure that the show will go on. Customers will be automatically contacted by their point of sale to arrange for an exchange or refund.
17 Jun, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea tickets on sale now!
The widely loved children’s book we all fondly hold in our heart is set to come to life on stage this Christmas time at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket. Get the kettle on and get your tickets for The Tiger Who Came to Tea as this holiday run will last for just one month, which means, of course, the demand for tickets will be higher than ever! Our Early Bird offer will see availability run low even quicker than usual so act now to secure your tickets and save money whilst you’re at it!
11 Sep, 2019 | By Jade Ali
Features
Top West End Shows and Musicals for Kids: Back To School Edition
With school just around the corner, there’s a lot of things that you as a parent might be worrying about. Is my child mentally prepared to start learning again? Will they remember what they learned the year before? Have they got a school routine set in place so they can be used to their new school schedule come 4 September? Do they have the right clothes, school supplies, and state of mind? Well it’s high time to put your worries aside for a day and treat you and your child to an affordable day of fun! After all, it is still the summer holidays! See our picks for the perfect West End shows to get your child mentally ready for the new school year!
16 Aug, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
Features
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Tiger Who Came To Tea is a lovely outing for families and is a great way to gently introduce little ones to the theatre.
17 Jul, 2018 | By Carole Lovstrom
News
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA GOES ON WORLD TOUR
The much loved classic The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr, which has been adapted with much success by Britain's top children's playwright, David Wood is returning to the West End at the Lyric Theatre from 4th July to 2nd September.
24 Jan, 2012 | By London Theatre Direct
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ROARRRCOUS FUN AT THE VAUDEVILLE!
The Tiger Who Came To Tea comes to the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre.
28 Mar, 2011 | By London Theatre Direct
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