Rumpus, London’s biggest, shiniest and favouritest indoor festival is stepping out the front door and setting off on a Rather Big Adventure!

Rumours abound of a mystical river far to the South, beyond which tharr be Elephants and Castles!  Rumpus has donned his pith helmet, packed a compass, and is taking you along on the greatest adventure there ever was, in search of the fabled Dia De Las Criaturas Muertas.

Come and explore 11 strange and wonderful lands as we go on A Rather Big Adventure!

LINE UP (More Acts will be announced weekly!)

Room 1 – The Rumpus Arena

A vast coliseum, in which the finest entertainments will be displayed for your delectation! Our old friends Gypsy Hill and Slamboree will lead the musical caravanserai into unknown lands, and following close on their heels will be our brave Djs, lead by the infamous Dr Malaka. At the appointed hour the Rubbish Sideshow Circus will unleash a thunderous volley of death-defying aerial circus performances!

Room 2 – The Other Stage

Mystery and magic abound in this land of musical Madness! The Great Malarkey and The Turbans will overpower you with their live sets, and a host of upstanding Djs, including DJ CousCous will keep you on your feet!

Room 3 – The Fluffy Logic Isle Of Nice

They’re back, they’re lovely, and their tunes are WONDERFULL! The Fluffy Logic Crew invite you to their secret Isle of Loveliness. Nice stuff to look at, nonsense to talk about, and dancing till dawn.

Room 4 – The Travelling Tavern

Step back in time, and step into the bayou on a heaving Saturday night in 1920. The Travelling Tavern’s Queen of the Night welcomes you onto the dancefloor to let loose with the rowdiest Jazz, Blues and Ragtime, all courtesy of the superlative Dakota Jim and His Family Orchestra.

Room 5 – The Jungle Is Massive Ball Pit

Be wary of stepping into the Jungle is Massive Ball Pit – many enter, and many are lost to it’s nostalgic silliness for hours.

Room 6 – The Alleyway Of Broken Dreams

She was just a small town girl, living in a lonely world, and he was just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit. They met in the Alleyway of Broken Dreams, and they never stopped believing.

Room 7 – The Suck My Rock Forest

Is it a photobooth? Is it an interactive theatre set? Is a party with cameras and professional photographers waiting to snap you in your fineries? It’s all three and much, much more, thanks to the wildly creative minds of Suck My Rock. Prizes to those that manage to capture The Dreaded Bobmonster.

Room 8 – The Rumpus Marketplace

Wander through our old time emporium, showcasing the finest wares by makers, crafters and merchants from our community. Grab yourself a tail, some threads, have your hair done up at the Hairy Poppins Pop Up Hair Salon.

Room 9 - The Happy Slap Boutique’s Dia De Las Criaturas Muertas

The Happy Slap Boutique brings you over the top DJs, aerial Circus acts and more colourful magic than you could imagine possible. Join the live body painting and join the ranks of the Dia De Las Criaturas Muertas procession. Room 10 – The Rumpus Mega Cinema Never before will you have beheld a cinema screen this large. VJ Harper will astound your eyes, enthrall your mind and feed your soul!

Room 10 – The Rumpus Mega Cinema
Never before will you have beheld a cinema screen this large.  VJ Harper will astound your eyes, enthrall your mind and feed your soul!
Room 11 – The Lost Room of Doom
Will you find the Magical Mystery Room? Will you solve the mightily mysterious mystery of the Room of Doom? WILL YOU?!

COMPETITION: Win 1x Pair of tickets to attend 'Rumpus' Rather Big Adventure' at the Coronet on Friday 5th October at 22:00. To enter the competition, send an email to Jamie at jamie@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: What is the closest translation of 'Dia De Las Criaturas Muertas'?
A: 1) Day for eating crustations 2) Day to style yourself crusty 3) Day of the dead creatures 4) Day of crunchy chocolate