Shadow puppets consist of upper and lower bodies, legs, arms, hands and interchangeable heads. Any shadow play troupe prop box would contain more than 1,000 different heads to fit 200-300 bodies.

Theater Ugly Duckling story is told with paper puppets, music by Eric E. Harrison | August 27, 2015 at 2:35 a.m. Eric E. Harrison | August 27, 2015 at 2:35 a.m.

The good, bad and ugly sides to Burning Man gathering. Made Lolen is a famous puppet master from the small village of Pejeng, just outside Bali’s cultural capital Ubud.

Mr Ndelu said Jada joined in a show featuring a “friendly, white Caucasian-looking puppet” and a puppet called Shadow, which was covered in a black “hijab-looking” sheet.

The Center for Puppetry Arts presents a whimsical production of The Ugly Duckling from August 18 - September 18, 2011.

There’s a shadow hanging over the world of theatre these days. But this weekend, you can take in a brand new play where the shadows come to life, and you can watch in the safety of the outdoors.

Shadow puppet plays were an essential part of celebrations at birthdays, weddings and funerals. Although much of it was aimed at the masses, members of nobility enjoyed it too, ...

Beijing shadow puppet troupe breaks out shows for Winter Games. Olympic-themed shows will replicate ice hockey, curling and skating contests. Last updated: February 02, 2022 | 20:15.