After years in which so many people (young and old) have felt isolated and cut off. With society seeming to have become ever more fractured, Tall Stories lands at Blackheath Halls this April and proudly presents a story that focuses on unity and understanding.
The Smeds and The Smoos is the story of two rival groups of aliens living on a far-off planet: the Smeds (red) and the Smoos (blue). The two groups mistrust each other, and the children are told never to play with one another. So, when young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
Winner of the prestigious British Book Award 2020 – Children’s Book of the Year (Illustrated and Non-fiction). It was that year’s best-selling new picture book, published by Alison Green Books (an imprint of Scholastic) in September 2019. It became the number one bestselling picture book of 2020 in paperback too. It has been translated into 23 languages. It’s also a firm favourite at GMumsHQ.
But don’t just take our word for it.
“Magnificent… a tour-de-force family show.” One4Review
“Enchanting and incredibly engaging…a beautiful adaptation.” edinburghfestivalsforkids.com
“Catchy songs, good gags and interactive action.” The Scotsman
“Perfect family viewing.” beyondthecurtain.co.uk
“Their enthusiasm is infectious… tremendous fun.” East Midlands Theatre
“A magical blend of catchy songs, adept storytelling and audience participation that youngsters lap up.” East Midlands Theatre
Music laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged three and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
29th -30th April, Blackheath Halls – Booking open now
The Smeds and the Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic
The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and the Smoos