The Smeds and the Smoos
Jet off on an out-of-this-world family adventure! Star-crossed aliens, music and cosmic laughs in an Olivier Award-nominated show based on the beloved book.
Bring the family and get set to soar through space into the enchanting world of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s joyful tale of a pair of star-crossed aliens.
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?
The show catapults you into a charming, fantastical adventure bursting with magical music, delightful surprises and intergalactic thrills. All with an important message at its heart.
The Smeds and the Smoos is brought to you by Tall Stories – the company behind The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
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Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
28 Oct – 01 Nov 2026
Run time
1 hour (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
from £18 + £4 booking fee
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This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to both our second-largest auditorium and the Purcell Room.
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