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 London’s West End this festive season, heading to St Martin’s Theatre from 09 December 2026 to 03 January 2027.
“A Giant-Sized Treat” ★★★★★ “ Opening Night | “A joy” ★★★★ – The Standard | “Absolutely lovely” ★★★★ – Time Out
This heart-warming stage production brings one of the nation’s favourite picture books to life in a magical musical adventure. Packed with delightful puppets, catchy songs and Julia Donaldson’s beloved characters, it is a beautiful tale about friendship, kindness and the joy of helping others that continues to delight audiences since first opening in 2022.
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. But after a trip to a fancy clothes shop, he has a spectacular new look: smart trousers, a smart shirt, a stripy tie, and shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town… until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!
The Smartest Giant in Town is based on the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the UK’s leading picture book partnership. Their books together, which include classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, are loved around the world and have sold more than 75 million copies globally. The Smartest Giant in Town was first published by Macmillan Children’s Books in 2002.
