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Young V&A to Open "Inside Aardman: Wallace and Gromit and Friends" on Feb. 12

Hands-on stations reveal Aardman’s craft to spark children’s interest in creative careers.

Overview

  • The Bethnal Green exhibition presents around 150 items spanning the studio’s early work to recent features, including models, puppets, sets, sketches and storyboards.
  • First-time displays include the sidecar from the 2024 Wallace & Gromit film and set pieces from Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, Robin Robin and The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!.
  • Interactive installations invite families to try elements of stop‑motion production, from character design to animation techniques.
  • Chief curator Alex Newson describes the show as a 50th‑anniversary celebration designed to inspire creativity and introduce pathways into creative careers.
  • The exhibition runs until November 15 with tickets available via the Young V&A website, with reports noting a £12.50 price.