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  • Venue Lyric Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 7 September 2025
  • Running time 1 hour (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 3+

Book tickets to The Smeds at the Smoos at the Lyric Theatre in London.

The Smeds and The Smoos are returning to London’s West End for Summer 2025.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book is brought to life on stage by Tall Stories, the team behind much-loved adaptations of The Gruffalo and The Snail and the Whale live on stage.

Winner of the prestigious British Book Award 2020 – Children’s Book of the Year (Illustrated and Non-fiction), The Smeds and The Smoos was the number one best selling picture book in 2019 and 2020.

The show has music, laughs, puppetry and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up!

Julia Donaldson said: “I loved the show – the brilliantly alien set and lighting, the energetic acting and the wonderful puppets. My favourite was the Lurgle!”

The Smeds and The Smoos runs from 17 July 2025 to 7 September 2025 at the Lyric Theatre, London.

The Smeds and The Smoos tells the story of two rival groups of aliens living on a far-off planet: the Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue). The two groups mistrust each other, and the children are told to never play with one another. So, when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?

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Who are the creative team of The Smeds and The Smoos?

Based on the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Smeds and The Smoos is adapted by Tall Stories and directed by Toby Mitchell. Movement direction by Morag Cross, set and costume design by Barney George, lighting design by Peter Harrison, and music and lyrics by Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw.

Important Notes

Access performances
Relaxed: 23rd July 10.30am, 4th August 2pm, 27th August 10.30am, 5th September 2pm; BSL semi-integrated: 12th August 2pm; Audio Described: 18 August 2pm

Age: Suitable for 3+ but babies and younger children will be allowed entry.

Venue Information

Lyric Theatre , 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159

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Critics' reviews of The Smeds and The Smoos

"Brings children into the action with a gentle warmth, squeal-inducing gags and engaging puppetry" - Guardian

"An irresistibly funny and wise story" (New Statesman)

"Very charming" - TimeOut

Frequently Asked Questions

The Smeds and The Smoos is playing at the Lyric Theatre in London
The running time of The Smeds and The Smoos is 1 hour (no interval)
The age recommendations for The Smeds and The Smoos are: 3+
Yes, The Smeds and The Smoos has matinee performances on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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