Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Young Vic
- Opens: Wednesday, 3 December 2025 -
Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo description
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.
Relaxed with Captions:
- Saturday, 10th January, 2:30pm
BSL performances:
- Wednesday, 14th January, 2:30pm
- Friday, 16th January, 7:30pm
Relaxed performance:
- Wednesday, 21st January, 7:30pm
Audio Described performances:
- Saturday, 17th January, 2:30pm
- Thursday, 22nd January, 7:30pm
Captioned performance:
- Friday, 23rd January, 7:30pm
Playing at Young Vic
Age restrictions
Ages 14+.
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