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.
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.
Made in close collaboration with the Aardman production team, the show is designed by Journey and written and co-directed by Journey’s Nicol Scott and Kate Stanley.
