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The Smeds and The Smoos

Presented by Tall Stories
Mon 27 Oct 2025 Sat 01 Nov 2025
A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
 
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.

 

Reviews

★★★★★ “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 
 
★★★★ “A magical blend of catchy songs, adept storytelling and audience participation that youngsters lap up.” - East Midlands Theatre
 
 
 
The Smeds and The Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic

Accessible performances

Audio Described: by Caroline Burn on Wednesday 29 October 2025, 1.30pm. Touch Tour at 12.30pm.
Captioned: by Theatre Captioners Network on Saturday 1 November 2025, 11am
Relaxed: Saturday 1 November 2025, 1.30pm

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