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<\/a><\/p>\nAs an exhibition, it\u2019s a chance for people (mostly the younger generation) to learn about the art and craft of making animations, as most of the information signs are aimed at future artists. However, unlike some previous Young V&A exhibitions, this one firmly ticks the adult visitor box as well, simply because the icons many of us grew up with are here on display.<\/p>\n
From the animals talking about electric central heating to the most recent Christmas special, Vengeance Most Fowl, it\u2019s a chance to ohh and ahh over much-loved (and feared) characters.<\/p>\n
The original storyboard from that famous train track is here, along with sketches of Wallace\u2019s home, which actually look quite spooky and sinister when don\u2019t in monochrome. Far from the homely effect in the final animations.<\/p>\n The claymation models are always larger than you might expect, none more so than the huge model of the sailing ship, which turns out to be disassembled for filming. A film showing the animation method shows a metal pole going up a sheep\u2019s bum, so maybe a bit too much information there, but you do get to see how the Accrington Queen came close to disaster on the canal bridge.<\/p>\n And elsewhere, they tell how they put in-jokes into many of the stories, and I suspect that for many, spotting them is as much fun as the rest of the film.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, an example of how stages are designed lets you play with the lighting in the penguin\u2019s prison cell, and I think I did rather well at that. A career in stage lighting clearly beckons.<\/p>\n When I was visiting, pretty much every adult got excited to see the museum where the diamond was stolen from.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n And of course, that famous wanted poster.<\/p>\n Although at Young V&A, this exhibition has plenty to entertain visitors of all ages, and for Aardman fans, it\u2019s a delight.<\/p>\n The exhibition, Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends<\/a>, is at Young V&A<\/a> until 15th November.<\/p>\n Standard Ticket: \u00a311 The tickets also allow repeat visits during the exhibition.<\/p>\n Strongly recommend booking tickets as they\u2019re selling out fairly quickly.<\/p>\n Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNational Art Pass: \u00a35.50
\n3 Years And Under: Free
\nUniversal Credit: Free
\nMembers: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n