The Smeds and The Smoos
Tall Stories presents
The Smeds and the Smoos
A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens Soar into space with this exciting 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
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’.
Assisted Performances:
Audio Described Performance: Thursday 10 August, 2pm
British Sign Language Performances: Thursday 24 August, 11am and Thursday 24th August, 2pm
Relaxed Performances: Thursday 10 August, 2pm, Sunday 20 August, 2pm and Thursday 24 August, 11am
Age Restrictions
Suitable for 3+ but babies and younger children will be allowed entry.
Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Thu 20th July 2023 until Sun 3rd September 2023.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
2.00pm
10.30am
Tue
2.00pm
Wed
-
Thu
2.00pm
11.00am
Fri
2.00pm
11.00am
Sat
11.00am
Sun
2.00pm
11.00am
Lyric Theatre Details
Bus routes: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night buses: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus
Directions
from Piccadilly Circus :
(3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.
Car park: Brewer Street (3mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Lyric Theatre
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Lyric Theatre Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
The Smeds and The Smoos
Lyric Theatre, London
Running until: Sun 3rd September 2023
Running time: 60 minutes (no interval)