We make and support work, most often in green places, that surprises, inspires and stirs people. From large moments of collective wonder to intimate digital experiences, we invite people to be curious and to look at their relationship with nature with clear eyes and open hearts.
Engaging audiences at Kew Gardens
The transformative power of nature! At Wild Rumpus, we believe in the transformative power of the outdoors as a stage for storytelling, and our work is a testament to our dedication…
Immersive cinematic experiences at Bradford 2025
Cinematic experiences under the stars! We’re delighted to be bringing a series of immersive outdoor film screenings to iconic locations across Bradford district as part of Bradford 2025. Audiences will be…
A Merry Misrule at Battersea Arts Centre
After last year’s five-star festive performance The Holly King and The Oak King, we are returning to Battersea Arts Centre with another immersive family adventure to enchant audiences at the world renowned BAC!…
Oaklore at Kew Gardens
Adventure awaits among the trees! This summer we are partnering with Kew Gardens in creating an interactive and playful experience for their summer programme! Audiences will be invited to step into…
Midsummer Festival: Ceremony of the Seed
After a wonderful time at Culture Milton Keynes’ Midsummer Festival in 2024, where The Pavillion of The Hopeful Sun premiered, we are delighted to have been invited back for a second…
Homestead Park Festival: Here is Hope
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with The Joseph Rowntree Foundation to bring a truly special event to Homestead park this July!
Reflections on Nature: Rest, Recharge, Connect, at Leighton Hospital
Connection with nature in unexpected places. Staff at Leighton Hospital are invited into an oasis of calm in the heart of a busy hospital. The wellbeing garden was conceived of to…
The Holly King and The Oak King at Battersea Arts Centre
A brand-new festive experience at Battersea Arts Centre. We are delighted to be returning to BAC for second year to deliver an immersive festive experience to families across the South East.…
The Glittering North at Raby Castle
In October this year, Raby Castle came alive with The Glittering North – where audiences were invited into an immersive experience in the spellbinding grounds of the Castle. Raby Castle is…
Super-Natural Sculpture Trail at Chester Zoo
At Wild Rumpus we’re interested in changing landscapes, and how artistic interventions can surprise audiences, and lead people to look at familiar places with fresh eyes, responding differently to the world.…
Playscapes at Harewood House
The breathtaking grounds of Harewood House have been brought to life with one of our ever popular Loose Parts Play installations this summer! Part of a growing portfolio of Playscapes, Loose…
The Sanctuary of The Hopeful Sun
The Sanctuary of the Hopeful Sun is a beacon of hope on the skyline. Premiering in Milton Keynes as part of their MidSummer festival in June this year, The Sanctuary was…
Solstice at Battersea Arts Centre
“A shimmering, heart-on-sleeve ode to nature for children’ – The Guardian.
Biddulph Library
We transformed an underused outdoor area at Biddulph Library into something beautiful… What a joy it was to work on this commission for our friends at Outside Arts! We were asked…
Playscapes at The National Memorial Arboretum
This summer we had the pleasure of creating ‘The New World’ a series of six playscapes which took families on a technicolour journey of play during their visit to the National…
The Lanterns – Celebrating Six Incredible Years
Wild Rumpus have spent six incredible years producing The Lanterns at Chester Zoo. As this chapter closes, we’re celebrating this wonderful project and partnership, and reflecting on the beautifully immersive, interactive…
Palace of Light at Hampton Court Palace – our sustainable approach
We reflect on our sustainable approach to creating events, looking at our 2022 Christmas event, Palace of Light at Hampton Court Palace.
Palace of Light at Hampton Court Palace
Encounter curious creatures, from glittering unicorns to polka-dot panthers as you wander through the atmospheric gardens and historic palace courtyards after dark.
Pavilions of Play
Part giant periscope, part ridiculous ear trumpet, our pavilions across nine National Trust properties invited families to observe nature in new ways.
Dorman Roost
In Spring 2022 some mysterious Eggs appeared in Middlesbrough town centre, they led families to the Dorman Museum where they were immersed in a theatrical game.
Your Forest
Your Forest brought together a network of Community Radio Stations, all located across England’s Community Forest areas and asked their listeners to head out in to their environments and capture the…
Commissioned Work
From grand spectaculars, to quiet interventions, we work with cultural and heritage destinations, arts centres, BIDs, Councils, Hospitals and Libraries!
Love It For Longer
A sustainability spectacular – for Summer 2021, we’re turning the world of waste on it’s head at Chester Zoo. Hear some of the voices that are bringing this project together and…
Soundtrack to Skipton
Hinterlands Film Festival are asking the people and businesses of Skipton to share the sounds of the town to create a unique soundmap.
Chester: Designed by Nature
A 6 month community arts project in collaboration with Storyhouse and Chester-based creatives inspired by the cities natural surroundings.