The Smeds and the Smoos
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9 July3.30 PMMain House
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10 July10.30 AMMain House
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10 July1.00 PMMain House
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11 July10.30 AMMain House
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11 July1.00 PMMain House
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12 July10.30 AMMain House
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12 July1.00 PMMain House
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13 July10.30 AMMain House
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13 July1.00 PMMain House
A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens
Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
★★★★★ “Magnificent…a tour-de-force family show.” - One4Review
★★★★★ “Enchanting and incredibly engaging…a beautiful adaptation.” -edinburghfestivalsforkids.com
★★★★★ “Engaging and brilliant - perfect family viewing.” - beyondthecurtain.co.uk
★★★★ “Their enthusiasm is infectious... tremendous fun.” - East Midlands Theatre
Event details
Running time: 60mins (no interval)
Age guidance: Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome
Relaxed performance: 10:30am, Saturday 12 July 2025
Click here for The Smeds and the Smoos visual guide
Click here for the Accessible performances guide
The Smeds and The Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic