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The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr

The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Where? Theatre Royal Haymarket, Haymarket When? 14th July to 7th September 2025 11 AM and 1.30 PM (Mon-Wed, Fri & Sun); 10.30 AM (Sat) Running time? 55 mins, with no interval Price? From £13 This show is suitable for children over the age of 3 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 14, 19, 38 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly Other nearby stations: Charing Cross and Leicester Square Train fares

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Judith Kerr's much-loved children's tale The Tiger Who Came to Tea is back at the Theatre Royal Haymarket for another two-month run.

Sophie and her mum are sitting down for tea when all of a sudden the doorbell rings. Imagine their surprise when they open the door to a stripy tiger! He quickly invites himself in and starts guzzling all of their tea, turning their house upside-down with all of his clumsy chaos.

The happy tale is jam-packed full of teatime mayhem and singalong songs that will have your whole family grinning from ear to ear.

Judith Kerr's best-selling children's book

The Olivier Award-nominated show has been adapted for the stage from Judith Kerr's illustrated children's book which has sold an incredible 10 million copies since its release in 1968.

Scene from The Tiger Who Came To TeaPhoto: trh.co.uk

It's perfect for pre- and primary school-aged children, and audience participation is very much encouraged.

What the theatre critics say...

The Times: ★★★★ "This tiger is the cat's meow"; Mail on Sunday: ★★★★ "A rare and grrreat achievement"; Daily Express: ★★★★ "All the fun of the fur"; Daily Telegraph: ★★★★ "Perfectly pitched"

The Tiger Who Came To Tea Cast & Creatives

Director: David Wood; Written by: Judith Kerr

How to get to Theatre Royal Haymarket

Bus and train fares to Theatre Royal Haymarket
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.14, 19 and 38 all stop near Theatre Royal Haymarket. The closest train station is Piccadilly Circus Bakerloo Piccadilly. Plan your journey from Bank, Charing Cross, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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