Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More
Step inside the anarchic, joyful worlds of Aardman’s most beloved characters. Combining iconic cinematic moments with archival treasures and bespoke new animation for Lightroom, Larger Than Life reveals how a simple spark of childhood wonder can become a global phenomenon.
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for Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the four-time Oscar-winning Aardman studio and utilising state-of-the-art projection across Lightroom’s four 11-metre tall walls and the floor, Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More tells the story of how Aardman’s legendary films and characters are built, one tiny, hand-crafted move at a time.
The 50-minute looping show is a masterclass in storytelling at scale, a journey into the Aardman world and the spectacular creativity, infectious humour and meticulous craftsmanship of the creators 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, visitors are transported from the “scrap-paper pitch” to the finished masterpiece.
The experience also offers a rare, awe-inspiring look behind the scenes, showcasing everything from towering sets and tiny props to the laser-focused calm of the animation unit, celebrating the tactile spirit that has defined British animation for half a century.
“It’s a thrill to see Aardman’s worlds leap off the screen and into this spectacular immersive experience… It’s a wonderful new chapter for these characters, blending our stop-motion heritage with cutting-edge magic to bring everyone right into the center of the action.”
Nick Park, Creator of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Creature Comforts
“The magic of what we do at Aardman is not about making things move, it’s about making them live. 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.”
Peter Lord, Aardman co-founder
“I’m very excited by this partnership with Lightroom, an innovative and truly immersive experience, where visitors will be able to experience what it’s like to be inside the Aardman studio, with everything that entails – sets, puppet characters, cameras, lights and, of course, an animator at work.”
David Sproxton, Aardman co-founder
Practical Information
Location
Lightroom – 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, King’s Cross, London
Ticket prices
Adults from £25
Students & Under 18s from £15
Under 3s go free in selected slots
A £2 transaction fee applies per order and will be applied at checkout.
Younger children need to be supervised in the space and we ask that parents are considerate of the experience for all our guests.
Discover education and group rates by clicking here.
Dates
Now booking: 14 October 2026 – 4 January 2027
Duration
One complete show lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Audience Suitability
Suitable for all ages. More accessibility information.
FAQs
One full show is approximately 1hr long and runs on a loop without a fixed beginning or end.
You are welcome to stay for more than one loop, subject to venue capacity.
We sell tickets for show slots every half-hour. Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes earlier than your booked slot.
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Production Photographs
Take a peek behind the scenes at Lightroom and enjoy a sneak preview of Larger Than Life…
