Hand Shadow Entertainment

All shadows are mysterious, our imaginations create strange fantasies around these shapes of darkness. Sean Kenan is a master of one of the most unusual and earliest forms of shadow theatre, 'shadowgraphy' or the art of hand shadows.

Using only a circle of light and a pair of hands, characters and animals emerge form the shadows to thrill and delight the audience. A captivating performance by one of the world's few hand shadow experts. Solo show suitable for festivals and events.

Sean performed Shadowplay at the 11th Tehran International puppet festival in 2006. Article and Photos: Shadowplay in Iran

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Testimonials

"Your shadow puppetry is simply magic, it blew me away".
Michaela Olijnyk (2003).

"We are amazed at your work."
Mohammad Attebai
International Director (Dramatic Arts Centre of Tehran) 2006.

"His shadow puppet vignette was most magical. Sean’s work in this little known or developed area of puppetry is most impressive".
Lorrie Gardner (Gardner Puppet Theatre Director 2000).

"I adore your work as a puppeteer
and really commend you on your
work overseas."
Daniel Oldaker (2006) 'The Bellboy'

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