The Smeds and The Smoos

Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Smeds and The Smoos has been adapted into a stellar new show for children, playing this summer at QUT Gardens Theatre from December 21-23, 2023.

Coming to Australia for the first time, direct from London’s West End, The Smeds and The Smoos tells the story of two rival groups of aliens living on a far-off planet: the Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue). 

The two groups mistrust each other, and the children are told to never play with one another. So, when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? 

Fans of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage will delight in this latest show from CDP and Tall Stories, brought to life with music, laughs, puppetry, interplanetary adventures, and a diverse new cast of Australian performers.

Audiences can expect joy, jam and jumping in this heart-warming story about unity and understanding.

“Enchanting and incredibly engaging... a beautiful adaptation.” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals for Kids 

 “I loved the show – the brilliantly alien set and lighting, the energetic acting and the wonderful puppets. My favourite was the Lurgle!” Julia Donaldson

"It was lovely to find out a lot more about the life of the Smeds and the Smoos and all the other life forms on their far away planets in this delightful play by the Tall Stories team. Space travel for the whole family – at its best!” Axel Scheffler

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