A white light is shining in the centre of the image with rays beaming off of it. Next to it is a person with large rabbit-like ears coming from their head, holding up a walkie-talkie as children look on. The whole image is washed in indigo.

A Merry Misrule

Battersea Arts Centre & Wild Rumpus

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Times: Various

Running Time: 40 mins (no interval)

Age Recommendation: 3+

This event takes place in person across our building

After last year’s five-star festive performance The Holly King and The Oak King, award-winning immersive arts creators Wild Rumpus return to Battersea Arts Centre with a new family adventure.

Across Europe, mischievous Yuletide traditions have run riot and it’s up to YOU to save Christmas from chaos. Guided by the rousing ‘Resistance Rabbit’, wander through enchanted lands and meet characters intent on causing disruption to the most wonderful time of the year.  

Can you join the mission to bring harmony back to Christmas? 

 

“Enchanting. Akin to walking with Alice on her adventures in Wonderland.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Stage 

“A seasonal stunner. Joyous” ★ ★ ★ ★½ Reviews Hub 

“Playful, inventive, immersive and ethical” ★ ★ ★ ★ Broadway World 

*Reviews for The Holly King and The Oak King 

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