A megaphone rests on a wooden floor, with ornate black and gold walls and a doorway in the background.

The Animals Come To The Table
Tickets From £26.75

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

What would happen if nature grabbed the mic?

The world premiere of a bold new play from one of the UK’s leading playwrights, Timberlake Wertenbaker (Our Country’s Good), written for the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

The lights go out.

The animals arrive.

And humanity is summoned to the negotiating table.

A negotiator and an interpreter are called to a secret emergency meeting. Waiting for them are a chicken, a rat, a snow leopard and an army of voices from the natural world demanding an end to exploitation and ecological destruction.

Funny, furious and unsettling, The Animals Come to the Table imagines the moment the earth finally answers back. The world premiere of a bold new play from one of the UK’s leading playwrights, whose works including Our Country’s Good, Jefferson’s Garden, The Love of the Nightingale and Little Brother are studied and performed worldwide. Bringing together politics, wit, philosophy and mischief, this new work is an audacious experiment of stepping into someone else’s shoes.

Closing

24/01/2027

Running Time

TBC

Genre

Drama, Plays

Age & Content

TBC

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

The Animals Come To The Table is playing at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Funny, furious and unsettling, The Animals Come to the Table imagines the moment the earth finally answers back.
The running time for The Animals Come To The Table is TBC. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
The Animals Come To The Table is recommended for ages TBC. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
The Animals Come To The Table opens on 11th December 2026 and is currently scheduled to run until 24th January 2027. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
Tickets for The Animals Come To The Table go on sale from 14th July 2026. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for The Animals Come To The Table online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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