Shadows can be quite scary at first, but they can be fun to play around with too!

Did you know that shadow play is one of the oldest forms of storytelling? It is often used with puppetry to project silhouettes of characters and objects on a screen. Shadow puppetry is wildly popular around the world but especially so in Asia. Have you ever watched a wayang kulit performance? That's a form of shadow puppetry too! 

Other times, shadows can also be used to create theatrical effects on stage. Shadows can be used to create all sorts of illusions and transport audiences to different worlds! In this second episode of Theatre Magic, come along on another journey with PIP as he discovers the magic behind shadow play. Learn how you can experiment with objects and lights to create different shadows and let your imagination run wild!