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Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo tickets

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About Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

When an atheist suddenly finds himself walking around after death, he has got some serious re-evaluating to do.

Iraq, well into the new millennium. A fast-talking Tiger haunts the streets, plagued by a fundamental question: “Why am I here?”

And he’s not the only one.

US forces have long since toppled Saddam Hussein, yet Baghdad remains aflame. In the chaos, the lives of American Marines Tom and Kev collide with Iraqi translator Musa after their chance encounters with the Tiger. Iraqi or American, man or beast, they are all searching for meaning, revenge, forgiveness, and a solid gold toilet seat that’s worth a fortune. Rajiv Joseph’s dark comedy received multiple Tony nominations and recognition as a Pulitzer Prize finalist after it’s Broadway run.

Now in its European premiere, Omar Elerian brings this surreal and profound play to the Young Vic.

Run time

2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.

Categories

Age

Ages 14+.

Start date

4th December, 2025

End date

31st January, 2026

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Important information

This show contains: Guns & gunshots, Strong language including homophobic and racist slurs, Sexual content including discussion of sexual assault and depictions of sex work, Suicide and self-harm, War, murder, injury, violence and torture

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo cast and creative team

By: Rajiv Joseph
Director: Omar Elerian
Cast list: Kathryn Hunter, Ammar Haj Ahmad, Arinzé Kene and Hala Omran
Sets & Costumes: Rajha Shakiry

Venue

Young Vic (Main House)

66 The Cut, London, United Kingdom, SE1 8LZ

Directions

Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: Pocock Street (Stop V) 40, 63
Car park: National Car Park Ltd

Tickets

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