The nation's favourite tea-time tiger returns to Plymouth

11th May 2026

The Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to Theatre Royal Plymouth this summer as part of a major UK Tour.  A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood OBE, based on the classic tale by Judith Kerr OBE, The Tiger Who Came to Tea will play five performances in TRP from Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 June 2026.

Tickets are on sale now - https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/tiger/

Hailed as Britain’s best-loved picture book, Judith Kerr’s timeless classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea is now entering its 56th year, selling over 5 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. In 2012 the production was nominated for the Olivier Award for ‘Best Family Entertainment’. The show has also enjoyed 11 West End seasons and is returning to Theatre Royal Haymarket this summer for its 12^th London run.

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!

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. The touring cast includes: Tia Bunce as ‘Sophie’, Ellie Shove as ‘Mummy’, Joseph Saunders as ‘Daddy’, ‘Milkman’, ‘Postman’ and ‘Tiger’, with understudies Scott Howlett and Holly Clack. Produced by Nicoll Entertainment Ltd.