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The Smeds and The Smoos Tickets

This summer, The Smeds and The Smoos makes a grand entrance into the Lyric Theatre for an ideal delight for the entire family. Reserve your The Smeds and The Smoos tickets now!

Great for

Drama fans | Play enthusiasts | Comedy lovers

Sail beyond the sky with this gorgeous tale of the love between two members coming from separate clans on a distant planet. The red Smeds never associate with the blue Smoos. So when a smed and a smoo begin to fall for one another, their families are very much against it. Will love conquer all? To find out, buy your The Smeds and The Smoos tickets right away, which will be performed at Lyric Theatre in London from the 20th of July. The Smeds and The Smoos is presented on stage by the makers of the popular The Gruffalo and Stick Man, Tall Stories. The production is adapted from the book written by award-winning children’s book writer Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Award-winning artist Toby Mitchell directs the show and is ably supported by a talented set of cast and creatives. Hurry! Book your tickets today.

The story

Get ready to blast off on an extraterrestrial adventure with The Smeds and The Smoos - a groundbreaking adaptation of Romeo and Juliet! Join two races, the red Smeds and blue Smoos, on an interplanetary odyssey as they navigate their way through love and conflict. When a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, they must battle against their families' disapproval and societal norms that have kept their races apart for generations. Will their love conquer all as they soar into space together? Don't miss your chance to witness this heartwarming and revolutionary tale. Book your The Smeds and The Smoos tickets today!

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Guilherme B
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2025
Gabriele J
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2025
Singing, interaction with the audience, stuffed animals (baby, caterpillar)
Karen W
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2023
The story was lovely and relevant to kids and adults alike. The actors were awesome (--super thank you for coming out after the production and wishing a Happy Birthday to our grandson). The theatre was lovely, and the theatre staff were friendly and helpful. All in all, it was a wonderful experience for us and for our six year old grandson. Thank you to the Smeds and Smoos production family!
David S
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2023
The staff at the theatre were great and the show first class ------------------ Surely you need to know what was bad ? Not clever to deny custiomers to complain ------------------------------------- The booking system was long winded and faulted several times. The booking took three times so assuming Headout are responsible for this area, and you get other complaints
Ian B
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2023
My daughter loved it. Totally engaged & smiled the whole way through

Show details

Genre: Play

Audience: Suitable for 3+

Theatre name: Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre seating plan will help you find the best seats

Theatre facilities: Cloakroom, Bar, Restrooms

Dress code: Smart casual

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

Additional tips

Keep in mind, most London theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

Children under 18 months will be allocated entry to the show, on the understanding that they will not be given a seat and will be classed as ‘babes in arms’.

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.