Lightroom announces new immersive Aardman show featuring Wallace and Gromit for October 2026

A new immersive projection show at King's Cross' Lightroom will bring Aardman characters to life as never before

Photo: Justin Sutcliffe

In a landmark cultural moment for 2026, London’s Lightroom have today announced Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More will open at their King's Cross site this October.

This brand-new 360° immersive experience marks the 50th anniversary of the four-time Oscar-winning Aardman studio, inviting audiences to step directly into the anarchic, joyful worlds of the likes of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph. 

Combining Aardman’s iconic cinematic moments with never-before-seen archival content and bespoke new animation for Lightroom, the experience reveals how a simple spark of childhood wonder can become a global phenomenon.

Utilising state-of-the-art projection across Lightroom's four 11-metre tall walls and the floor, the production 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.

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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.

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 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.

Aardman co-founder Peter Lord said:

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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Aardman co-founder David Sproxton said:

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. There will also be a veritable galaxy of material from the Aardman archives, much of which will never have been seen in public before. The show will be a wonderful treasure trove of delights.

Photo: Justin Sutcliffe

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.

Image: Lightroom/Aardman

Made in close collaboration with the Aardman production team, the show is written and designed by 59, a Journey studio, and directed by 59’s Nicol Scott. Larger Than Life builds on Lightroom’s growing repertoire of critically acclaimed shows that have now been seen by over 1.6 million visitors globally. 

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Larger Than Life opens at Lightroom in King's Cross on 14th October 2026. Tickets are priced from £25 for adults and £15 for children and students, with an additional 15% discount available to families. For more information and to book tickets, visit lightroom.uk