Classic bestseller comes alive in theatre
PARKTOWN – The much-loved theatrical adaptation of The Tiger Who Came to Tea will be showing until the last Sunday of this month.
The doorbell rings. Sophie and her mother are mystified. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big furry, striped tiger.
The story, The Tiger Who Came to Tea based on the classic bestselling book by Judith Kerr; was first published in 1968, and since then has been so popular it has never been out of print. Join the Tiger, Sophie and her mummy and daddy, in this happy slice of teatime mayhem.
The musical is packed with magic, sing-a-long songs and great audience participation, and it’s on at National Children’s Theatre (NCT) until 29 September. It’s a stunning stage adaptation by David Wood of the classic tale of chaos at the tea table. The audience can expect to be surprised.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea tells the story of a tiger who unexpectedly knocks on the door of Sophie’s house, just as Sophie and her mother are sitting down to tea. Of course, things get a little crazy when the tiger tells them he is hungry and thirsty. He proceeds to eat all the sandwiches, all the buns, all the biscuits, and then he drinks all the milk and even drains all the water from the tap.
Sophie is worried. What will daddy say when he comes home and there is no food for supper?
The creative team includes directors Matthew Counihan and Coba-Maryn Wilsenach, musical director Dale Scheepers; costume design, Sarah Roberts; set design Stan Knight and lighting Jane Gosnell.
The versatile and talented cast includes Marvin Molepo, Brandon Matthew Otto, Chante’ Ras and child actors of NCT workshops who will enrapture audiences young and old. It’s a great musical play and if you’ve never had a tiger arrive for tea, well then, this loveable production is the perfect way to show the whole family how to behave the next time one rings your doorbell.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful entertaining show for children aged three and up, a perfect treat for the whole family. After every performance, the audience will have an opportunity to meet the Tiger and maybe even get a tiger-hug or at least a tiger photo.
When: 10 to 29 September
Where: National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown
Time: 10.30am and 2.30pm during school holidays
Cost: R120 adults and R100 children
Details: For enquiries and bookings phone the theatre on 011 484 1584 or bookings@nctt.org.za
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