The acclaimed, Olivier Award nominated Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre production of The Smartest Giant is heading back to London this Christmas.
The show will once again play the St Martin’s Theatre in London, from 29 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.
This stage musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic story will also tour the UK in 2024 and 2025, starting at The Radlett Centre next month.
Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2023, The Smartest Giant in Town is a heart-warming and vibrant story about friendship and helping those in need.
The show is also touring the UK in 2024 and 2025. Casting and additional tour dates are to be announced.
The show is created by Little Angel artistic director Samantha Lane, and award-winning musician Barb Jungr. Set and costumes are designed by Kate Bunce, puppets are designed by Judith Hope, with lighting design by Sherry Coenen.
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s other successful books include The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, which have sold over 75 million copies worldwide.
Also playing at the St Martin’s Theatre is long-running Agatha Christie whodunnit The Mousetrap.
The Smartest Giant in Town is playing at the St Martin’s Theatre from 29 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.
More about tickets to The Smartest Giant in Town at the St Martin’s Theatre in London
The Smartest Giant in Town – Tour Dates 2024 and 2025
2024
08 – 09 October
Radlett, The Radlett Centre
12 – 13 October
Halifax, Victoria Theatre
16 – 17 October
Shrewsbury, Severn Theatre
19 October
High Wycombe, Wycombe Swan
26 – 27 October
Winchester, Theatre Royal
30 – 31 October
Aldershot, Princes Hall
01 – 03 November
Bristol, Redgrave Theatre
06 November
Wellingborough, Castle Theatre
09 – 10 November
Milford Haven, Torch Theatre
16 – 17 November
Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
29 November 2024 – 05 January 2025
London, St Martin’s Theatre
2025
31 January – 01 February
Brighton, Theatre Royal
05 – 06 February
York, Grand Opera House
12 – 13 February
Buxton, Opera House
22 – 23 February
London, Blackheath Halls
12 – 13 March
St Helens, Theatre Royal
25 – 27 April Taunton, Brewhouse
More dates to be announced.
St Martin's Theatre, London
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