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The Animals Come To The Table

A provocative new play blurring the line between human and animal, with a bold script and inventive staging—this Off West End hit is a must-see conversation starter.

A genre-defying new play, The Animals Come To The Table explores power, consent, and survival through a surreal dinner party where animals and humans collide.

Created by acclaimed playwright Clare Bayley and directed by Diane Page, this production is earning buzz for its inventive storytelling and sharp social commentary.

The show tackles themes of justice, complicity, and the animal within us all, with visually striking staging and thought-provoking dialogue—book The Animals Come To The Table LONDON tickets for a night that will get you talking.

Playing at the atmospheric Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, this is a limited-run Off West End event critics are calling "unsettling and urgent."

The story

A group of animals and humans gather for a dinner party where the lines between predator and prey blur. As the meal unfolds, uncomfortable truths about power, complicity, and violence surface, forcing each guest to confront their own instincts and choices. Set in a timeless, candlelit world, the play asks: when the table is turned, who really has the upper hand? Will anyone leave unchanged?

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Show details

Categories: Off West End, Drama, Play

Audience Age Limit: Suitable for 14+ yrs

Theater name: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Find the best seats in the house with the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse seating plan

Facilities: elevator, restrooms, bar, cloakroom, restaurant

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, wheelchair spaces available, assistive listening devices, access performances, step-free access

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Annette Badland as Bea, Alex Young as Anna, Simon Manyonda as Tony, Finbar Lynch as Percy, Olivier Huband as Pan, and Lydia Larson as Maude

Writer: Timberlake Wertenbaker

Director: Anthony Lau

Assistant Director: Sofia Gallucci

Designer: Georgia Lowe

Candlelight Designer: Elliot Griggs

Composer: Asaf Zohar

Movement Director: Aline David

Voice Coach: Adam Wallis

Casting Director: Becky Paris CDG

Casting Associate: Alice Walters

Additional info

This show is recommended for ages 14 and above. Children under 3 are not permitted. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately.

Content warning: This production contains mature themes and references to sexual violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

Age recommendations are provided as guidelines. Please use your discretion when deciding if the show is suitable for your party.

Frequently asked questions about The Animals Come To The Table

Q: How much do The Animals Come To The Table London tickets cost?

A: Ticket prices vary depending on your selected dates, seating tier (standing gallery vs. reserved seating), and availability.

Q: Where is The Animals Come To The Table playing in London?

A: The play is showing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The running time is TBC; please check your ticket confirmation closer to your performance date.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: The play stages a secret emergency negotiation where nature's animals confront humanity to demand an end to ecological exploitation.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: The show is recommended for ages 14+ (contains references to sexual violence); under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and no children under 3 are admitted.

Q: Who is behind The Animals Come To The Table?

A: Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker and directed by Anthony Lau, with stage design by Georgia Lowe and candlelight design by Elliot Griggs.

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