Al Qasba To Stage ’The Tiger Who Came To Tea’

Play to be performed on May 12th is based on one of the most celebrated children’s short stories

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourist and family destination will stage ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, a play based on the celebrated children’s short story of the same name. Written by German-born British author Judith Kerr in 1968, the story has been hugely popular with generations of children and is one of many works which has seen the author awarded numerous prestigious children’s literature awards.

Directed by Officer of the Order of the British Empire holder David Wood, who also composed its music and adapted the story for the stage, the play will be performed at Al Qasba Theatre three times on May 12th, with different show times for different audience ages. Performed in English and suitable for all nationalities, the first two shows, at 9:00am and at 11:00am are tailored to children from 2 to 6 years old, with the last show at 5:00pm open to audiences of all ages.

The play starts with Sophie and her mother having an ordinary day at home, sitting down for tea, when the doorbell rings. The story begins with them wondering who could it be, and develops into a thrilling beautiful adventure that children will enjoy. Already successfully staged at the world’s most celebrated theatres, the play has been designed an effective interactive show both for children who already love the best seller book The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and for those yet to read it. The organisers hope that it will be an interesting experience for all of the children who attend the shows.

Sultan Shattaf, Al Qasba manager said; “Al Qasba is delighted to present rich and diverse literary activities from different countries and cultures to children in the UAE. Hosting the most celebrated international plays, such as this production which has been performed at the world’s leading theatres, helps to break down barriers and borders and promotes cross-cultural understand in young minds.  The Tiger Who Came to Tea was praised by children and their parents across the world. Al Qasba is proud to bring such a premium production into the UAE as part of its programme of initiatives and events to entertain people of all ages and cultures.”

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is presented as a visually impactful production that incorporates a large element of audience participation, including sing-along moments and several unexpected surprises to keep little ones attending enthralled. Tickets for all shows cost AED 65 and are on sale at Al Qasba information desk.

Al Qasba has a range of state-of-the-art facilities and tourist attractions including restaurants, cafes, Kids Fun Zone, Al Qasba Musical Fountain, Eye of the Emirates Wheel, and the Maraya Art Centre among other facilities.

It prides itself on giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy culture, entertainment and leisure attractions that represent the very best from the Arab world and beyond, as well as being an outstanding family destination with a range of activities that caters to people of all ages. 

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