TIGER WIDOW
An exclusive COP31 listening experience
Available online for a limited time | 9–20 November 2026
In the Sundarbans of Bangladesh, where communities live alongside one of the world’s largest mangrove forests, a woman’s life is transformed when her husband is killed by a tiger.
Left to navigate grief, motherhood, poverty and social stigma, she must find a way to survive in a world where the boundaries between human life and the natural world are increasingly fragile.
Drawing on the experiences of real tiger widows, Tiger Widow is an audio drama exploring loss, resilience, injustice and the complex relationships between communities, conservation and environmental change.
For a limited time during COP31, we’re making the complete audio drama available to listen to online.
Attending COP31? We’re keen to connect with researchers, policymakers, environmental organisations and potential collaborators interested in the issues explored through Tiger Widow. Get in touch to explore opportunities to work together.
Listen to Tiger Widow
Written by Robin Lyons
Performed by Umme Zamilatun Naima — Miss Earth Bangladesh 2021
For a limited time during COP31, we’re making the complete audio drama available to listen to online.
Experience the full audio drama
Duration: approximately 28 minutes
Short on time? Listen to the trailer
Get a taste of Tiger Widow with this short audio preview.
The Story Continues: Tiger Widow, the Comic
A new illustrated adaptation by acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Morshed Mishu.
The story of Tiger Widow is being reimagined as a comic book by Morshed Mishu, a Bangladeshi political cartoonist and illustrator known for his socially engaged visual storytelling.
Developed by Ergon Theatre in collaboration with YouthNet Global, the comic aims to bring the experiences of tiger widows to new audiences around the world.
Through the publication, we also hope to raise funds to support women affected by tiger attacks in Bangladesh.
Tiger Widow — artwork by Morshed Mishu.
The Tiger Widow comic is currently in development, with publication anticipated from December 2026 onwards.
We’re exploring both digital and printed editions.
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Last updated: 9 November 2026
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Who Are the Tiger Widows?
The Sundarbans, spanning Bangladesh and India, is the world’s largest mangrove forest and home to the Bengal tiger.
For generations, communities living around the Sundarbans have depended on the forest for their livelihoods, including fishing, honey collection and gathering natural resources. But working in this extraordinary environment can come with considerable risks.
Women whose husbands have been killed by tiger attacks are sometimes referred to as tiger widows.
Beyond the devastating loss of a loved one, these women can face significant financial hardship, social stigma and discrimination. Many must navigate the challenges of raising children and supporting their families with limited resources.
Their experiences reveal the complex relationships between environmental change, poverty, gender inequality, wildlife conservation and human–wildlife conflict.
Through storytelling and illustration, Tiger Widow seeks to bring greater attention to these women’s experiences and encourage conversations about how affected communities can be better supported.
Connect With the Tiger Widow Project
Tiger Widow is more than a creative project. Through theatre, audio storytelling and illustration, we hope to encourage meaningful conversations about the experiences of tiger widows and the wider challenges facing communities living alongside the Sundarbans.
We welcome opportunities to connect with researchers, academics, policymakers, environmental organisations, cultural practitioners, funders and others interested in the issues explored through the project.
Whether you’re interested in research, creative collaboration, sharing the comic with new audiences or exploring ways to support tiger widows and their communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to explore how we might work together.
About the Creative Partnership
Tiger Widow is an international creative collaboration bringing together artists and organisations from the United Kingdom and Bangladesh to explore the intersections of climate change, gender inequality, conservation and social justice.
Ergon Theatre (United Kingdom)
Ergon Theatre creates performances and participatory arts projects exploring human and personal connections to the climate crisis, environmental responsibility and social change. Through storytelling and collaboration, we aim to make complex environmental issues accessible, engaging and relevant to diverse audiences.
YouthNet Global (Bangladesh)
YouthNet Global is a youth-led organisation working on climate justice, gender equality and community empowerment in Bangladesh. Its work supports young people and communities in responding to environmental and social challenges.
Morshed Mishu (Bangladesh)
Morshed Mishu is a Bangladeshi cartoonist and illustrator known for his distinctive visual storytelling and socially engaged artwork. He is creating the illustrated comic adaptation of Tiger Widow, bringing the story to life through a new artistic medium.
Audio Drama Credits
Written by: Robin Lyons
Performed by: Umme Zamilatun Naima, Miss Earth Bangladesh 2021
Produced by: Ergon Theatre
In collaboration with: YouthNet Global
Comic adaptation and illustration: Morshed Mishu