Duration
1 hr
Closing Date
Until September 7, 2025
Age limit
Suitable for 3+ yrs
Why Watch The Smeds and The Smoos?
- Witness a new space odyssey on stage, as the much-loved book by Children Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Smeds and The Smoos is brought to life in London’s West End for a limited run this summer.
- Enjoy the fresh take on Romeo and Juliet, but first, get ready for a day of fun, music, and dancing.
- Young Smed Janet and Smoo Bill defy their feuding families and flee into space. This Olivier Award–nominated adaptation transforms their star-crossed love into a joyful journey of unity and acceptance through space and song.
- Tall Stories -the company behind The Gruffalo's Child and Room with a Broom- sets the stage with imaginative puppetry, cleverly designed alien worlds, and water-pistol slime monsters. The cast of four effortlessly switches between characters, songs, narration, and audience moments. Critics praise the show as “magnificent… a tour‑de‑force family show” and “enchanting and incredibly engaging… a beautiful adaptation.” With interactive gags, cheeky monster contraptions, and catchy musical numbers, kids and grown-ups alike are swept along.
- This amazing new show is sure to entertain your entire family, including the tiny tots. What are you waiting for? Get your hands on some The Smeds and The Smoos tickets and make a day out of it.
The Smeds and The Smoos tickets are now on sale. The production will be hosted at the Lyric Theatre from the 20th of July to the 3rd of September. Book your The Smeds and The Smoos tickets now to avoid disappointment later! The Smeds and The Smoos was written in 2019 and adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler by Tall Stories, the production company behind The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Toby Mitchell takes on the role of director, with Barney George acting as the set and costume designer, and Peter Harrison as the lighting designer. Jon Faber and Andy Shaw from JollyGoodTunes create the sound design while Yvonne Stone is the puppet designer.
Storyline
The Smeds and The Smoos is a revolutionary new rendition of Romeo and Juliet that follows two aliens of two different races on an interplanetary odyssey! The red Smeds never interact with Smoos, who are blue. Which is why, when a young Smed and Smoo go on to become romantically involved, their families have a hard time welcoming or even accepting their relationship. Watch as young Smed and Smoo battle the animosity between their two distinct clans, fall in love, and soar into space together. Grab some The Smeds and The Smoos tickets today!
Show timings
Show timings for The Smeds and The Smoos may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Felicia Akin-Tayo as Janet, Antony Lam as Bill, Abbey Norman as Grandmother Smoo, Patrick Bridgman as Grandfather Smed
Director: Toby Mitchell
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Set and costume designer: Barney George
Music and lyrics: Jon Fiber & Andy Shaw (for Jollygoodtunes)
Puppet designer: Yvonne Stone
Lighting designer: Peter Harrison
Choreographer: Julia Cave
Costume supervisor: Martin Rodges
Assistant director: Penny Dyer
BSL interpreter: Rachel Merry
BSL facilitator: Jeni Draper
Company stage manager: Meg Stephens
Assistant stage manager: Mel Fritz-Liu
Production manager: James Dawson
Collaborator: Zhaolin Zhou
R&D co-director: Olivia Jacobs
Set construction: Barney George
Set build contributors: Stanley George, Dick George, Ruth Mulholland, Jake Palmer-Simmons, Ted Harrison
Model maker: Stanley George
Floor cloth painter: Claire Winfield
Props maker: Anita Gander
Assistant puppet makers: Lynsey Baker, Teresa Collins, Tori Chilcott, Laura Harvey
Costume makers: Jane Thomas Colquhoun, Meg Roberts, Chantelle Gonzalez Saravia
Publicity design: Dewynters
Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre on 43rd Street is one of Broadway’s most storied venues, blending historic charm with modern grandeur. Originally built in 1903 and later rebuilt from the shells of the Lyric and Apollo Theatres, it reopened in 1998 as part of the iconic 42nd Street revitalisation. Its ornate Beaux-Arts façade now conceals a reimagined, state-of-the-art performance space that perfectly suits large-scale productions. Over the years, the Lyric has hosted landmark shows like Ragtime, On the Town, Young Frankenstein, Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, and Paramour. Today, it stands as the enchanted home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The Lyric Theatre seating chart will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Getting There
- Address: 29 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7ES, UK
- By metro:
The nearest tube stations to the theater are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly Line) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly Lines).
- By train:
The nearest station is Charing Cross.
- By bus:
Bus lines servicing the area include 12, 14, 19, 38 (Shaftesbury Avenue); 6, 15, 23, 88, 93, 139, 159, 453 (Regent Street)
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Toilets, Cloak room, Souvenir shop, Free parking
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Elevator access
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets Redemption
We have booked your slot and your seats are confirmed.
You will be contacted by the theatre 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check in and retrieve your e-ticket.
If you do not receive your e-tickets, please contact 0330 333 4815 or boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com.
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the The Smeds and The Smoos tickets will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The Smeds and The Smoos is suitable for ages 3 and above. Children under 18 months can enter and will be classed as ‘babes in arms’, they won’t be given a seat.
The Smeds and The Smoos is playing at Lyric Theatre in London and opens on 20 July 2023.
The running time of The Smeds and The Smoos is 1 hour with no intermission.
The Smeds and The Smoos is a show about love and overcoming barriers of hatred.
The main stars of The Smeds and The Smoos are Felicia Akin-Tayo as Janet, Robert Penny as Bill, Andrea Sadler as Grandmother Smoo, Tom Capper as Grandfather Smed with Grace Liston understudying.
