The Smartest Giant in Town Tickets in London
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Pick your performance date between 9 December 2026 and 3 January 2027, then choose an 11:00 am, 1:30 pm or 3:00 pm show — times vary by day, so check the date you want.
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What Your Ticket Includes
Your ticket covers entry to the performance of The Smartest Giant in Town at St Martin's Theatre, a Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre co-production of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's book. Food and drink are not included.
Age Recommendations
Recommended for ages 12 months and above. Babes in arms under 12 months seated on an adult's lap do not need a ticket; everyone else needs a valid ticket for entry, whatever their age.
Best Time to Attend
The 11:00 am performances suit the youngest audiences and leave the rest of the day free. The 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm shows fill up faster over the Christmas holidays, so book those further ahead.
Facilities
Food and drink are available to buy at the theatre bar and outside food and drink are not allowed in. The theatre sits on West Street in Seven Dials, so Covent Garden, Leicester Square and a long list of restaurants are all within a few minutes' walk — the theatre's own shortlist is The Ivy, Dishoom Covent Garden, Hawksmoor Seven Dials and Thai Square Covent Garden.
Accessibility
St Martin's Theatre is a Grade II listed building that opened in 1916, so contact the box office before you book if anyone in your party has access requirements — they will confirm what is available for your performance and arrange seating. Allow 30 to 45 minutes before the start for security checks and getting settled.
How Long Is The Smartest Giant in Town?
The Smartest Giant in Town runs approximately 55 minutes, including one interval.
Performances are at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm on selected dates between 9 December 2026 and 3 January 2027. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the start to allow time for security checks and seating; shows begin at the time printed on the ticket.
Venue: St Martin's Theatre, West Street, London WC2H 9NZ
By tube: Leicester Square is the nearest Underground station (Piccadilly and Northern lines), about a four-minute walk from the theatre. Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road are also close by.
By train: Charing Cross is the nearest mainline station, roughly a ten-minute walk away.
By bus: Routes 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40 and 176 all stop on Charing Cross Road, a couple of minutes from West Street.
By car: There is limited metered parking nearby, and single yellow lines are usually available after 6:30 pm and at weekends. The closest car parks are Cambridge Circus (MasterPark) and Upper St Martin's Lane and Bedfordbury (NCP); theatre ticket holders can save up to 50% at selected Q-Park car parks. Congestion and ULEZ charges apply in central London, so public transport is usually easier.
Address: St Martin's Theatre, West Street, London WC2H 9NZ
Performances: 9 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, at 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm on selected dates
Duration: Approximately 55 minutes, including one interval
Age Restriction: Recommended for ages 12 months and above. Babes in arms under 12 months on an adult's lap do not need a ticket; everyone else needs their own
FAQ
There is no car park at the theatre. Limited metered parking is available nearby and single yellow lines are usually free after 6:30 pm and at weekends. The closest car parks are Cambridge Circus (MasterPark) and Upper St Martin's Lane and Bedfordbury (NCP), and theatre ticket holders can save up to 50% at selected Q-Park car parks. Most audiences arrive by tube — Leicester Square is about four minutes' walk away.
St Martin's Theatre is a Grade II listed building that opened in 1916, so please contact the box office before booking if anyone in your party has access requirements. They will confirm what is available for your performance and arrange suitable seating and assistance.
No. Outside food and drink are not allowed into the theatre. Food and drink are available to buy at the theatre bar, and there are plenty of places to eat within a few minutes' walk in Seven Dials and Covent Garden if you would rather eat before or after the show.
No. Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere inside the theatre. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the performance to allow time for security checks and to get settled.
Photography and recording of any kind are not permitted during the performance. You are welcome to take photos in the foyer before the show and at the interval. There is no formal dress code, and plenty of families dress up for it.
No. Tickets are non-cancellable and non-changeable — once booked, a ticket cannot be cancelled or modified, and it is valid only for the date and time selected. Please double-check your performance date and time before completing the purchase.