'The Smartest Giant in Town' to return to London this festive season

The Olivier Award-nominated musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved classic The Smartest Giant in Town will return to London this festive season, heading to St Martin’s Theatre from 9 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Summary

• It is a stage show of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved classic book
• The show will play at St Martin’s Theatre from 9 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
• It features puppets and catchy songs

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre’s Olivier Award-nominated musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved classic The Smartest Giant in Town will return to the West End this festive season. The show will play at St Martin’s Theatre from 09 December 2026 to 03 January 2027.

Following the adventures of the scruffiest giant in town, George, the show features delightful puppets, catchy songs, and Julia Donaldson’s beloved characters.

Julia Donaldson says: "I wrote The Smartest Giant in Town twenty years ago but the theme of generosity and kindness seems just as relevant today. The story really comes to life in Little Angel's adaptation, which is also very faithful to Axel Scheffler's brilliant illustrations. I saw the show when it first opened at Little Angel Theatre and the whole audience - including me - loved the puppets and enjoyed the songs. I'm so pleased that now more children will be able to experience it."

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Photo credit: The Smartest Giant in Town (by Mark Senior)