Catch the Aardman characters at the Lightroom.  

Lightroom is set to welcome an Aardman immersive experience. Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More will open on 14 October at the venue in King’s Cross, London. The family-friendly experience celebrates the 50th anniversary of Aardman Animations.

Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More invites audiences to step into the wonderful world of characters, including Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph. Blending Aardman’s most iconic cinematic moments with never-before-seen archival material and specially created new animations, the experience reveals how the company and its characters became a global phenomenon.

Using state-of-the-art projection across Lightroom’s walls and the floor, the production shows how Aardman’s legendary films and characters are painstakingly brought to life – one tiny, hand-crafted movement at a time. The 50-minute looping show takes visitors on a joyful journey through the Aardman universe and celebrates the creativity, humour and craftsmanship of the creators.

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."

Aardman co-founder, Peter Lord, added: "The magic of what we do at Aardman is not about making things move, it’s about making them live; and this immersive journey at Lightroom is a brilliant celebration of the art and craft and – yes – the pure magic of animation. It’s incredibly moving to see audiences experience our characters in new and innovative ways, honouring decades of storytelling while pushing the boundaries of how these tales can be told.” 

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GO: Visit https://lightroom.uk for more information.