The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Synopsis

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr and adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood. For the first time ever, this much-loved tale of a tiger is brought vividly to life on stage. The enduringly charming picture book, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a play packed with oodles of magic, sing a long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised! Suitable for children aged 3+.

Our Review:

Anne Morley-Priestman - 30 November 2012

Putting a much-loved picture story-book for the under-fives on stage is a tricky business. It's an age-group for which what is seen is often more important than what is heard. Of course, you can't teach David Wood anything new about making words and pictures three-dimensional, as the current tour of Judith Kerr's story of The Tiger Who Came to Tea amply demonstrates.

Susie Caulcutt is the designer and she's created something which echoes Kerr's illustrations, adds in some very good touches (Scott Penrose's fridge is particularly effective) and costumes which define their wearers. The tiger sports one of the best "skins" which I've seen for a long time and Matthew Dudley summons up a correctly feline as well as anthropomorphic repertoire of animal stalks and courtly gestures.

Dudley also doubles the slightly distracted father of of Abigail Lumb's smart little Sophie and the visiting milkman and postman. Jenanne Redman is the wife and m...

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