Modern take on a classic tale

A space age take on Romeo and Juliet

Soar into space at The Art House this February with The Smeds and The Smoos.

Adapted from the award-winning and hugely popular picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this new stage play promises music, laughs and inter-planetary adventure for everyone aged three and up.

Audiences may also recognise this story about love, family, discovery and overcoming prejudices from the animated adaptation by ABC Kids.

In this space-aged take on Romeo and Juliet, The Smeds, who are red, never mix with The Smoos, who are blue.

That is until a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, and despite strong disapproval from their families, end up uniting their estranged races through their gorgeous purple baby.

The Smeds and The Smoos is The Art House’s first education programming of 2024, with educators across the region encouraged to book a theatre excursion with dedicated school group performances available.

The Smeds and the Smoos plays at The Art House at 6pm on Monday, February 26, and at 10am and 12.30pm on Tuesday, February 27 (school performances).

Tickets can be booked at www.thearthousewyong.com.au or by calling 4335 1485.