The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Direct from the West End
Wed 30 Nov - Sat 31 Dec 2011
Theatre £11.75, Under 16s £9.75 (+ booking fee)
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CloseThe 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!
The tea-guzzling tiger takes to the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of this classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
David Wood is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, The BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig.
“a modern classic.” The Independent
“Roar talent…..Old fashioned values shine in this children’s classic……it will help to get a new generation into the habit of theatre-going” Sunday Telegraph****
“An invitingly jolly, consistently inventive treat…..‘This Tiger is the cat’s meow” The Times****
“Delightful” Whatsonstage.com*****
“It is Perfect entertainment for pre-school children and brings all the mischief and humour of the original picture book to vibrant life” Daily Express****
“…a delight from start to finish” Time Out****
“…little ones are sure to squeal with delight…a tot’s Glastonbury” Daily Mail****
Age: 3+
55mins
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Tiger Who Came To Tea - Official Trailer
Dates & Times
| Wed 30 Nov | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Wed 30 Nov | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Thu 1 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Thu 1 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Fri 2 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Fri 2 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Sat 3 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Sat 3 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Sun 4 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Sun 4 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Tue 6 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Tue 6 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Wed 7 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Wed 7 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Thu 8 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Thu 8 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Fri 9 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Fri 9 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Sat 10 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Sat 10 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Mon 12 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Mon 12 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Tue 13 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Tue 13 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Wed 14 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Wed 14 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Thu 15 Dec | Theatre | 10:00am | ||
| Thu 15 Dec | Theatre | 1:30pm | ||
| Sat 17 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Sat 17 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Sun 18 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Sun 18 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Tue 20 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Tue 20 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Wed 21 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Wed 21 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Thu 22 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Thu 22 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Fri 23 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Fri 23 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Sat 24 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Mon 26 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Tue 27 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Tue 27 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Wed 28 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Wed 28 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Thu 29 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Thu 29 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Fri 30 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Fri 30 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm | ||
| Sat 31 Dec | Theatre | 11:00am | ||
| Sat 31 Dec | Theatre | 2:30pm |
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21 Comments
Could you please advise when tickets for the Wed 14th Dec 10:00 perfomance of The Tiger who came to Tea go on sale. Tried booking 2adult and 1 child ticket but they don't appear to be available to buy,
Thanks
David Cridge at 2:24pm on Sat 19th Mar 2011
How long is the play and what age group is it aimed at so I can decide whether to go?
Bethan at 8:53am on Thu 7th Jul 2011
Hi Bethan
Apologies for overlooking that information - we've updated it now. The Tiger Who Came To Tea is suitable for anyone aged 3 and over. It lasts for just under an hour.
Hope you'll be coming along.
Best wishes
Julia
Marketing Team
Warwick Arts Centre Staff
Julia Barry at 10:49am on Thu 7th Jul 2011
I am very keen to bring my class of 26 nursery children to see this show. Are there any reductions on ticket prices for block bookings? Wwe would also be bringing about six adults with us.
Jenny Arnold at 7:27pm on Wed 17th Aug 2011
Hello Jenny
For certain performances we have a schools/nurseries rate with a limited number of free tickets. Please call our Box Office who can advise you on available schools/nurseries performances.
We look forward to welcoming you and your children to The Tiger Who Came To Tea!
Julia
Marketing Team
Warwick Arts Centre Staff
Julia Barry at 9:55am on Thu 18th Aug 2011
I would like to bring my 3 year old and also my 1 year old to the show, however my 1 year old will not sit in his own seat, will I have to buy him a seat ticket (£10.25) or is it fine for him to sit on my lap?
Zoe at 10:16pm on Sat 8th Oct 2011
Hello Zoe,
Thanks for your comment. You will need to obtain a 'Baby Pass' from Box Office - please call 024 7652 4524 when you get a moment and someone should be able to help you out.
Best wishes,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 10:34am on Mon 10th Oct 2011
Is TTWCTT really for young kids? I'm thinking of taking my late teenage daughters and their grandparents for a bit of fun but think we might look a bit silly?!
Mike Rayner at 5:37pm on Tue 11th Oct 2011
<y 2year old love this book and knows all the owrds. would it be suitable do youi think?
Anna at 3:41pm on Mon 17th Oct 2011
Dear Mike and Anna,
Many thanks for your comments.
Mike - this show is aimed at children, but you certainly won't look silly if you want to bring your older family along. I'd recommend having a look at our trailer (scroll to the 'trailer' tab under 'buy tickets', ours is the second one) where you will see that audiences young and old have enjoyed the show.
Anna - although we do recommend that this show is suitable for over 3s, it is fine to bring along a 2 year old if you think they would enjoy it. Again, I'd have a look at the trailer where you will see that very young children have been mesmerised by the show. There is lots of participation as well which helps keep very young children engaged.
Many thanks,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 5:56pm on Mon 17th Oct 2011
I'm considering booking this as a birthday treat for my daughter (who will be 7) and four of her friends. I read that the guidline is 3+ and am worried it may be a little too young for them? Your comments would be appreciated, thanks.
Natalie at 10:02pm on Mon 17th Oct 2011
Hello Natalie,
The best thing to do to get a feel for the show would be to take a look at the trailer (click the 'trailer' button below 'buy tickets')
Every child is different - and only children have certainly enjoyed the show as well as younger children - but the trailer should give you a good idea of what to expect and whether it will be appropriate for your daughter.
Thanks,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 10:05am on Tue 18th Oct 2011
Is the show coming to Glasgow or Edinburgh?
Rosemary Ellis at 1:14pm on Wed 19th Oct 2011
You have it listed as "The Tiger Who Came to Tea Christmas 2011."Is the Christmas performance different from the regular performance of this show? Have they adapted it to make it Christmassey? I know the book makes no reference to Christmas.
Thanks.
Hayley at 8:34pm on Sun 6th Nov 2011
Hello,
Rosemary: Details for the entire tour are here - http://www.thetigerwhocametotealive.com
Hayley: The show is exactly the same as for the rest of the tour - it just happens to be our Christmas show. We advertised it as 'Christmas 2011' to make a distinction between when it was here in Spring earlier this year.
I hope that helps.
Best wishes,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 10:52am on Mon 7th Nov 2011
Hi,
I will soon be coming to see this play with a reception class. One of our pupils requires some information on the trips to help reasure them. Can you please let me know is the performance interactive? will the children be asked to call out? sing? etc, thank you for you help
j milburn at 11:43am on Thu 17th Nov 2011
Hi
There is a level of interactivity in the performance, the children are asked to call out and there is a little song and dance routine that they are all encouraged (but not obliged) to get involved in. Some of this interaction can be seen in the trailers (click on the 'trailer' tab above) - this may help to give some reassurance and a better idea of what to expect.
I hope this is helpful.
Best wishes
Julia
Marketing Team
Warwick Arts Centre Staff
Julia Barry at 1:57pm on Mon 21st Nov 2011
Hi, i have never been to Warwick Arts centre and am wanting to bring my 4yr old to see TTCTT but pondering over the tickets. Would we get neck ache to sit in the first too rows and will we see the whole stage from the front or should we pick seats further back . Thanks Emma
Emma Butler at 10:15pm on Thu 24th Nov 2011
Hi Emma,
Thanks for your comment, we're pleased you're thinking of coming to see 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea'. You will get a good view wherever you sit - you won't get neck ache as the seats slope down to the stage.
Thanks,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 1:43pm on Fri 25th Nov 2011
I'm assuming there is an interval included in the timing. Am I correct?
Bethan Grist at 11:07pm on Sat 17th Dec 2011
Hi Bethan,
Thanks for your message - there is no interval in 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea'.
Best wishes,
Jan
Marketing Dept
Jan McQuillan at 10:05am on Mon 19th Dec 2011