About this Event
Step Into the Shadows. Bring Stories to Life.
Discover the spellbinding world of shadow theatre in this immersive, hands-on workshop led by renowned puppeteer Karen Torley. Over one exciting week, children and their grown-ups will design, build, and perform an original shadow puppet show together — exploring storytelling, movement, light, and imagination as a team.
Perfect for creative families, this intergenerational workshop series invites children aged 7–12 to attend alongside a parent, guardian, or grandparent, making it a unique shared artistic experience across generations.
What You’ll Explore
🎭 Design & Build Your Own Puppets
Create expressive jointed shadow puppets and intricate silhouettes using professional theatre techniques.
💡 Master Light & Atmosphere
Experiment with light sources, coloured gels, and screen effects to create magical visual worlds.
✨ Bring Stories to Life
Learn animation and performance skills that transform simple shapes into captivating characters.
🎪 Create & Perform Together
Devise and perform an original shadow theatre piece at the end of the week.
🌿 Learn from the Experts
Benefit from Banyan Theatre’s decades of touring experience and specialist craftsmanship in visual theatre and puppetry.
Workshop Details
📅 Dates: 6th–10th July
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM daily
👧 For children aged 7–12
👨👩👧 Children attend with a parent, guardian, or grandparent
🎨 All materials provided
*Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Irish Street Community Centre; Tuesday and Thursday at Clooney Community Centre
Just bring your imagination — and a flair for the dramatic.
Spaces are limited behind the screen…
Book now and bring your stories out of the shadows!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Irish Street Community Centre, Bann Drive, Londonderry, United Kingdom
EUR 0.00
