The event is presented by the award-winning creator of interactive theatrical events, Bakehouse Factory and will have its UK first exclusive view at Eden.
The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books and a comic strip by Finnish-Swedish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson, originally published in Swedish in Finland.
They are a family of trolls who are white and roundish, with large snouts. The carefree and adventurous family live in harmony with nature in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley where they have many adventures with their various friends.
In all, there are nine books in the series, together with four picture books and a comic strip being released between 1945 and 1980. Jansson’s works are a reflection of an entire life philosophy, eliciting enthusiastic responses from children and adults alike in all countries where the Moomins are known.
The colourful and eye-catching 3D exhibition at Eden will be made up of three displays that invite visitors to walk through Jansson’s illustrations.
Each display will depict a scene from one of the books and capture a feeling that is explained in the accompanying text, encouraging visitors to engage with their own emotions and feelings.
Audio and visual elements will also be imbedded into the exhibition. Visitors can engage with the stories with sensor triggered sounds, gemstone lights and video projections or they can open a peephole to discover some expressive Moomin characters.
In addition to the exhibition, performers will bring the Moomin stories and characters to life in the Citrus Grove in the Mediterranean Biome. They will engage audiences by performing an immersive, interactive show featuring an exclusively developed soundscape.
The half-term event will also feature the Meet the Moomins Trail where visitors can try to spot many of the different characters located across the site, as well as craft activities for children.
Alongside the included activities, on February 19, 20, 26 and 27, bespoke fun facilitators Get Lost and Found will present their interactive puppet show Mischief and Mystery in Moominvalley. Tickets to the 45-minute shows cost £3 and can be booked via the Eden Project website.
Kate Francis, Producer with Eden Live Productions, said: “Many of us have grown up with the Moomin characters and they hold a very special place in our hearts.
“It is a real pleasure to host our friends at Bakehouse Factory for the UK unveiling of this fantastic new exhibition. We hope visitors of all ages will have a great time journeying into the wonderful world of Moominvalley.”
