Tiger’s tale is a roaring success

Watch this musical version of a classic children’s book and tea time will never be the same again

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, stripy tiger…!

Not only did the tiger go to the door of Sophie’s house, one of the most famous literary characters has prowled his way from Judith Kerr’s book to the stage in a musical play adapted from the children’s classic picture book – and he will be arriving at a number of theatres between now and December 31.

Following a smash-hit West End season, The Tiger Who Came to Tea is back on the road across the UK in a delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy of the classic tale A stunning stage adaptation of teatime mayhem... its producers say you can expect to be surprised.

It has been adapted and directed by Olivier Award winner David Wood whose other successes include The Gingerbread Man, The Witches and Babe the Sheep Pig.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is aimed at children aged three and above. And with running time around 55 minutes with no interval it’s the perfect treat for everyone to enjoy.

TO find out if he will be clawing his way to a theatre near you, visit tigers tealive.com/ tour/

And, if you fancy a little feline fun before then, if you go to the website, there’s a grrreat picture of the cuddly creature for you to download and colour in!