Awards
Merv's Spirit of the Fringe Award 2017 Winner
Amused Moose Comedy Award 2016 Finalist
About
Joshua George Smith is one third of critically acclaimed sketch group Sleeping Trees - described by Time Out as 'the birth child of Monty Python and The League of Gentlemen'.
Formed in 2009 at University, the company has made numerous full-length shows to date, including an annual pantomime at Battersea Arts Centre.
Alongside live performance they are currently developing their Sci-Fi script for radio and television.
Shows
Silly Funny boys, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
Sleeping Trees: World Tour, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018
Sci-Fi? Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2016
Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves, Theatre 503, 2016
Western? Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2015
Mafia? Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2014
Cinderella and the Beanstalk, Theatre 503, 2014
The Odyssey, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2013
Treasure Island, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2012
The Magic Faraway Tree, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2010
Press
SILLY FUNNY BOYS
‘Sleeping Trees—Joshua George Smith, John Woodburn and James Dunnell-Smith—have quietly become a Fringe institution themselves’ Fest Mag
‘Another joyous hour from the Fringe sketch veterans.’ British Comedy Guide
★★★★★
'A work of pure genius' The 730 Review
★★★★★
'Tremendous energy... they inspire your imagination' Voice Mag
'Global misadventures from attuned sketch trio' Fest Mag
★★★★
'The love child of Monty Python and The League of Gentlemen' Time Out
'Phenomenal performers brimming with verve and fizzing with invention' Chortle
★★★★★ Three Weeks
★★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★★ Fest Mag
★★★★★ Fringe Guru
★★★★★ British Theatre
★★★★★ Culture Whisper
★★★★ The List
★★★★ The Stage
