It must be something of a challenge to turn a children's book that lasts just five minutes into a full-blown stage production.
And while it only lasts just under an hour, this modern classic was brought to life with such clarity that we didn't really notice how long it took.
A cast of three manage to warm up the audience admirably right from the start so that we are soon joining in from our seats.
And even though the first tantalising sight of the tiger sent some kids whimpering into their parents' arms, we grow to love him and are even a little sad when he exits – after devouring all the food and drink from little Sophie's house. (All the water from the taps, too, if you didn't know already!)
He's seven feet tall, with black and bright orange stripes and while he's a little fierce, he's also a little cheeky and if there are any doubters in the packed house, he soon wins them over!
With lots of singing, joining in and even a little magic, it's no wonder this show is back on the road after a successful tour last year.
Directed by children's entertainment supremo David Wood, it's a show that helps you step right into the familiar pages of Judith Kerr's famous book, which now stands as a children's classic. This show certainly does it justice.
