This summer, The Tiger Who Came to Tea is returning to London, delighting families once more at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Adapted from Judith Kerr’s best-selling picture book, it’s one of the best theatre shows for families, retelling the tale with sing-along songs, dancing and magical moments. Humour is a big part of the production too, and in the spirit of fun we’ve compiled some tiger jokes that will have you roaring with laughter. 

What kind of cheese do tigers eat?

Grrrrrrated!

What’s a tiger’s favourite day of the week?

Chewsday!

Why do tigers make great musicians?

They’ve got purr-fect pitch!

What do you get when you cross a tiger and a snowman?

Frostbite!

Why did the tiger lose at Uno?

It was playing with a cheetah!

What’s a tiger’s favourite Christmas song?

Jungle bells!

How do tigers describe themselves?

Purrfect!

Why did the tiger lose a storytelling competition?

It only had one tail!

What flies around your light at night and can bite off your head?

A tiger moth!

What’s the fiercest flower in the world?

A tiger lily!

What do you call a group of tigers playing musical instruments?

A roar-chestra!

Why do tigers always beat cheetahs at hide and seek?

Because they’ve never been spotted!

Why did the tiger eat the tightrope walker?

It wanted a balanced diet!

Why couldn’t the tiger get its medication?

It didn’t have a purr-scription!

What’s a tiger’s favourite colour?

Purr-ple!

Did you hear about the incident at the tiger enclosure?

It was a cat-astrophe!

Why are tigers religious?

Because they prey so frequently!

What’s the difference between a lion and a tiger?

One always tells the truth, the other is always lion!

Why don’t tigers like fast food?

Because it’s hard to catch!

What do you call a tiger on the beach at Christmas?

Sandy Claws!

How do you get a tiger to stop chasing you?

Shout ‘PAWS’!

What did the tiger say when he had a bad day? 

“I'm feline blue”!

What do you call a tiger that’s had too much sugar?

Striper-active!

Which side of a tiger has the most stripes?

The outside!

What’s a tiger’s favourite video game?

Paw-tnite!

What’s striped and bouncy?

A tiger on a pogo stick!

Where do tigers go to get their clothes?

A shopping maul!

What do you call a tiger that teaches at a university?

A purr-fessor!

Why are tigers so neat and tidy?

They’re roar-ganised!

What do you call a tiger that reads the future?

A fur-tune teller!

If you love a bit of tiger humour and you’re looking for ‘children’s theatre near me’ in London, don’t miss The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Written and directed by David Wood OBE, it’s aimed specifically at kids aged three and up, being just 55 minutes long with no interval. The show runs from 14 July - 7 September 2025.  Book your tickets to the UK’s favourite tiger play today!