Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at Young Vic

An enormously entertaining piece of absurdist theater

Carol Rocamora, Broad Street Review

Why see Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo?

Pulitzer Prize nominated play comes to the Young Vic Theatre for its European premiere this Winter

Rajiv Joseph's extraordinary Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-nominated play comes to London for its European premiere, opening at the Young Vic Theatre this Winter. Helmed by Omar Elerian and featuring David Threlfall, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is a darkly comic examination of the US' invasion of Iraq. This singular piece of writing is the definition of must-see theatre.

What Is The Story?

In the chaos of Baghdad following invasion by the USA, a tiger prowls the streets. American marines Tom and Kev find their lives are irrevocably altered following a chance encounter with the strange creature, with Kev unable to escape from the stalking, talking ghost of the great animal. As Tom pulls Kev into a search for a fabled solid-gold toilet seat that will make him rich, they find themselves on a collision course with translator Musa - and all their lives will change yet again.

Upcoming Performances

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Cast

  • David Threlfall as the Tiger
  • Arinze Kene as American Marine Kev
  • Ammar Haj Ahmad as Musa
  • Hala Omran as Iraqi Woman/Leper
  • Patrick Gibson as Tom
  • Sofia Asir as Hadia/Iraqi Teenager
  • Sayyid Aki as Uday/Iraqi Man.

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

  • Directed by Omar Elerian
  • Written by Rajiv Joseph
  • Sets & Costumes by Rajha Shakiry

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