The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Darlington Civic Theatre
1:46pm Friday 21st November 2008
JUDITH Kerr, the author of the Meg and Mog books, published The Tiger Who Came to Tea 40 years ago – and it is still a much-loved book for young children.
Adapting such a classic for the stage is a tall order, but David Wood remains true to the original while transforming what is actually a very flat plot – a tiger turning up unannounced for tea and devouring everything scrap of food in the house – into a lively stage show. Songs, dances and audience participation kept youngsters enthralled for the 55-minute production.
An audience of toddlers and young schoolchildren are probably the harshest critics, but they lapped up the story and the excitement reached fever pitch when the huge furry tiger made his first appearance at teatime.
The show is aimed at children three years and upwards, but my little girl, just under two, was captivated.
Apparently Wood, who also directed, is a member of the Magic Circle, which explains the illusions in the show which allow the tiger miraculously to empty the plates, the fridge and the cupboards of any food.
■ Until tomorrow Box office: 01325-486 555
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