Complete casting announced for 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo'
David Threlfall and Arinzé Kene star in Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer and Tony-nominated play about two American Marines and an Iraqi translator whose lives collide with a prowling Tiger.
Summary
- David Threlfall and Arinzé Kene star in Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer and Tony-nominated play
- Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo begins performances at the Young Vic in December
- The show will be directed by Omar Elerian
Complete casting has been set for the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer and Tony-nominated play Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. The play begins performances at the Young Vic in London on 3 December.
Joining the previously announced David Threlfall (Shameless, Hangmen) as the titular Tiger, Olivier Award nominee Arinzé Kene (Misty, Death of a Salesman), Ammar Haj Ahmad (The Jungle), and Hala Omran (I Medea), are Dexter: Original Sin star Patrick Gibson, Sofia Asir (two Palestinians go dogging), and Sayyid Aki (Community).
Directed by Omar Elerian (Rhinoceros), the surreal dark comedy is set in Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein and follows two American Marines and an Iraqi translator whose lives collide with a prowling Tiger haunting the streets of Baghdad.
The creative team includes designer Rajha Shakiry, lighting designer Jackie Shemesh, sound designer Elena Peña, and movement director Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster.
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is the third production in Nadia Fall’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of the Young Vic.
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Photo credit: Arinzé Kene and Patrick Gibson. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo about?
The Pulitzer-nominated play, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, makes its long-awaited London debut.This impactful black comedy tells the story of the lives of two American Marines, intertwined with an Iraqi translator and the ghost of a Bengal Tiger, as they all search for meaning and forgiveness amidst the wreckage.
Where is Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo playing?
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is playing at Young Vic (Main House). The theatre is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ.
How long is Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo?
The running time of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
How do you book tickets for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo?
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What's the age requirement for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo?
The recommended age for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is Ages 14+..
How much do tickets cost for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo?
Tickets for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo start at £51.
Who wrote Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo?
Rajiv Joseph is the playwright.
Who directed Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo?
Omar Elerian is the director.
Is Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo appropriate for kids?
This production is best for children ages 14 and above as it includes some intense themes and scenes, including strong language, sexual content, suicide and self-harm, violence and torture, and war.
Is Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo good?
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is a fantastic, Pulitzer Prize-nominated black comedy. Almost 15 years after its Broadway debut, it comes to the London stage for the first time with an excellent cast and creative team.
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