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Banksy has finally revealed his latest project - a critique of Disneyland which he has dubbed 'Dismaland' featuring nightmarish visions of distorted princesses, performing killer whales and the Grim Reaper on a bumper car.

Work has been ongoing at a derelict seafront lido in Weston-super-mare for a few weeks now, with rumours the artist was developing a show.

'Dismaland' will also feature work from Damien Hirst, Jenny Holzer and Jimmy Cauty, and stay at the Tropicana lido for five weeks.

It is Banksy's first UK exhibition since the Banksy v Bristol Museum show in 2009.

Banksy told the Weston Mercury: "I loved the Tropicana as a kid, so getting to throw these doors open again is a real honour.

"I hope everyone from Weston will take the opportunity to once more stand in a puddle of murky water eating cold chips to the sound of crying children."

He describes the 'bemusement park' as a "family theme park unsuitable for children".

Lots of the exhibitions in 'Dismaland' require "audience participation".

The artist added: "A dead princess is only complete when surrounded by gawping crowds with their cameras out, or the opportunity to photograph yourself pulling an amazed expression when a killer whale leaps from a toilet.

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