The background is blue. On the left it reads 'The Smeds And The Smoos' on the right is an image of a Smed And A Smoo.
A performer in colourful makeup and costume is engaged dramatically with a large, green, animated character, set against a vibrant red background.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
A person in a theater production poses on stage wearing red overalls and spectacles, flanked by three large puppets designed to look like friendly monsters with horns and mischievous smiles.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
Performers in colorful costumes dancing enthusiastically on stage, with a blue background and a decorative pot.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
Two actors in colourful costumes performing on stage, one dressed in orange with green hair accessories, the other in a blue vest and hat, both showing expressive facial reactions.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
Three actors on stage in a theatrical production, one dressed in a dinosaur costume, another in camouflage, and the third in an orange outfit, interacting dynamically in a colourful set.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
Four performers on stage in a scene. Two are holding large, colourful wild creature puppets, while another is dressed as a character with wild grey hair and an orange jumpsuit, and the fourth performer wears a blue outfit. They are posed playfully against a starry backdrop.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
Performers in colourful costumes representing elements of nature on stage in a theatrical production.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
Four actors on stage holding large painted frames shaped like submarine portholes in front of their faces, during a theatrical performance. The background suggests an underwater scene.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography
Four performers dressed as whimsical sea creatures, with one wearing an ornate crown, on a stage set to evoke an underwater ambiance.
The company of The Smeds And The Smoos. Photo by Charlie Flint Photography

The Smeds And The Smoos
Tickets From £13

Venue

Lyric Theatre

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.

Closing

07/09/2025

Running Time

1h, no interval

Genre

Children's, Family

Age & Content

3+

Please Note:

This production has audience interaction and a water pistol used over the first few rows in the stalls. This moment only lasts a few seconds.

No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.