The Enchanted Cinema presents Where the Wild Rumpus Is

An interactive, enchanted cinema experience for wild things of all ages.

The Enchanted Cinema

Where the Wild Rumpus Is

Sunday 14 June 2026, 11.00am - 12.00pm

The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE

An interactive, enchanted cinema experience for wild things of all ages.

The wild rumpus begins!

Hands, voices, and instruments from around the world create a live soundtrack as forests rustle, monsters roar, and oceans swell.

Featuring live narration of Sendak’s book and led by professional musician Kieron Chissik on electric viola and keyboard, this screen-free, immersive experience invites children and grown-ups to become the orchestra for a cinematic book.

For ages 5+. All those aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets: £6 per person

Part of Essex Book Festival's Midsummer Madness Family Fun - A day of other worldly storytelling and creative mayhem in the enchanted setting of The Minories, Colchester’s oldest art gallery and garden. Our Midsummer Madness Family Day is the perfect place to get crafty and messy with our delectable range of free hands-on drop-in workshops, and much, much more.