About The Animals Come to the Table

The Animals Come to the Table is a world premiere play at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker, whose works include Our Country’s Good, Jefferson’s Garden, The Love of the Nightingale and Little Brother, it was created for the candlelit playhouse.

The story begins when the lights go out and 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.

Bringing together politics, wit, philosophy and mischief, the play imagines the moment the earth answers back. It is a new work about humanity, nature and the question of what happens when the animals take part in the discussion.

Key facts: World premiere at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; suitable for all ages, but contains references to sexual violence.

Before you book

This play is suitable for all ages, but it contains references to sexual violence. Please consider this before booking for younger attendees.

No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase. If you need access information, please contact the Box Office for more details.

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

The venue is the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Access information is available by contacting the Box Office.

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