A spectacular immersive experience celebrating 50 years of Aardman will bring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph to life at London’s Lightroom from October, with group rates available.
Opening at Lightroom in King’s Cross on 14th October, Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More, will combine Aardman’s iconic cinematic moments with never-before-seen archival content and bespoke new animation
Using state-of-the-art projection across Lightroom’s four 11-metre tall walls and the floor, the production will tell the story of how Aardman’s legendary films and characters are built, one tiny, hand-crafted move at a time.
Taking viewers on a journey through the Aardman world, the 50-minute show is a masterclass in storytelling at scale and gives an insight into the creativity, infectious humour and meticulous craftsmanship of the creators behind the scenes.
Aardman’s Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Creature Comforts, said: “It’s a thrill to see Aardman’s worlds leap off the screen and into this spectacular immersive experience.
“From the very first sketches of Wallace & Gromit to the mischievous mayhem of Shaun the Sheep, these stories have always been about heart, hand-crafted detail, and a bit of a laugh.
“Now, fans can step inside Wallace’s invention shed or join Shaun and the Flock in a way that truly captures the tactile spirit of Aardman. It’s a wonderful new chapter for these characters, blending our stop-motion heritage with cutting-edge magic to bring everyone right into the centre of the action.”
Behind the scenes of Aardman’s 50-year animation legacy
The immersive experience, which has group rates, will look behind-the-scenes, from the kitchen table where school friends Peter Lord and David Sproxton first experimented, to the high-octane train chase in Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.
It will explore everything from towering sets and tiny props to the calm of the animation unit, celebrating the tactile spirit that has defined British animation for half a century.
Lightroom executive producer David Sabel said: “I’ve been a life-long lover of Aardman’s work and they were one of the first ideas we wanted to pursue for Lightroom. Visiting their studios in Bristol is an amazing experience - you pull back the curtain, look into an animator’s unit and feel yourself shrink as your focus and imagination melt into the miniature world before your eyes.
“At Lightroom, we hope to give audiences this feeling - writ large - as you both join the characters in their environments and step back to discover how it all comes together and who’s pulling the strings.”
Group booking information and ticket prices
The immersive experience, Larger Than Life, which opens on 14th October, is suitable for all ages, especially the young at heart.
Group rates are available for groups of ten plus. Tickets start from £25 for adults and £15 for children and students, with an additional 15% discount available to family groups.
About Lightroom’s immersive experiences
The Wallace & Gromit experience builds on Lightroom’s growing repertoire of acclaimed shows that have now been seen by over 1.6 million visitors globally including David Hockney: Bigger & Closer, The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks and David Bowie: You’re Not Alone (which opens in April).
Founded in 2023, Lightroom is a joint venture between 59 Studio and London Theatre Company.
Visit lightroom.uk for more details and to book tickets.
