The Grand Expedition is an incredible edible journey that transports you
to clouds and back as you sit at a table nestled in a hot air balloon.
Blown around the globe by the four Winds of the World, you’ll dine at
each new destination with a tasting course and immersive activities
inspired by your surroundings. An ambitious fusion of live animation,
acrobatics, culinary invention, and exquisite set design it pushes the
boundaries of what a dining experience can be offering something for all
imaginations.

The Grand Expedition is a delightful immersive experience that stands out in London’s theatre scene. Gone are the days of superficial “immersive” labels (these are my pet peeve, actually). In 2024, audiences expect much much more, almost the immersive magic – and the Gingerline team delivers just that. This show is a breath of fresh air, blending non-awkward audience participation with captivating wow moments that keep you engaged from start to finish.

This is the most fun event involving food you could do in London this year – and it’s not even based in a restaurant! 

★★★★★ – Zuzanna Chmielewska for West End Evenings

Producer and Co-Writer: Suz Mountfort

Food Design & Production: Jenny McNeill

Set Design & Production: Darling & Edge

Creative Director: Lauren Partridge

Choreographer & Director: Rob Brittain-Keates

Music, Sound Design & Programming: Lex Kosanke

Lighting Design: Bailes + Light

Illustrations: Fred Campbell

Animation & Sound Design: Greenaway & Greenaway

Projection & Technical: Lux Technical

Director of Operations: Davy Berryman

Circus Consultant: Jack Horner

Dramaturg & Co-Writer: Victoria Gimby

Choreographers & Advisers: Saju Hari, Wan Ning and Hallgrim Hansegaard

Performers: Rupert Farley, Anthony Pius, Cameron Lee-Allen, Grace Monchar, Jessica Lucia Andrade, Oliver Robertson, Wenqiu Jiang, Shaheen Khan, Björn Åslund, Georgia Redgrave, Jeremiah Olusola, Katerina Anastopoulou, Robbie Hébert, Yanki Yau