Shadow puppet theatre

Create a cast of shadow puppets and put on your own show.

Ages 7 - 11

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Where

Kettle's Yard

Type of Activity

Making,

Storytelling,

Twilight at the Museums

Type of Session

Online session

Watch Artist Ian Brownlie as he shows you how to make your own shadow puppet and put on your own play at home, all inspired by a beautiful puppet at Kettle's Yard.

Download the instructions here

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