Myth And Legend In Shadow Theatre

Presented by Sam Bowker with Melinda Bowker

Experience the craft and performance traditions of shadow puppetry across the world with Associate Professor Sam Bowker, an Art History and Visual Culture specialist and experienced puppeteer. From historic wayang kulit to Manual Cinema, explore the rarely seen history of one of the world’s oldest and most mysterious art forms, shadows that predate photography and television. The lecture concludes with a performance of The Flea, sung by Melinda Bowker with Sam Bowker’s captivating puppetry.

Dates and Locations

Thursday 4 June 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW)

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