The Smeds and the Smoos Tickets and Dates

Lyric Theatre, London

A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens

Soar into space with this exciting Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – also seen in the BBC TV animation on Christmas Day.

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 that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.

***** ‘Magnificent… a tour-de-force family show’ ONE4REVIEW
***** ‘Enchanting and incredibly engaging’ EDINBURGHFESTIVALSFORKIDS
***** ‘Perfect family viewing’ BEYOND THE CURTAIN

Important Information

Booking Period: 18 July - 7 September 2025

Performance Time: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 11am & 2pm, Monday 4.30pm, Wednesday & Sunday 10.30am and Saturday 10.15am

Running Time: 60 minutes no interval

Access performances:
BSL semi-integrated - 12 August 2pm, Audio Described 18 August 2pm, Relaxed performances - 27 August 10.30am and 5 September 2pm. To book access seating please contact Nimax, by calling 0330 333 4815 or emailing access@nimaxtheatres.com

Age Guidance: Suitable for 3 and over but babies and younger children will be allowed entry

Venue: Lyric Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES

For group bookings of 10+
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