shadow play

A play presented by casting shadows of puppets or actors on a screen. Also called shadowgraph, shadow show.

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shadow play

(Theatre) a theatrical entertainment using shadows thrown by puppets or actors onto a lighted screen

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shad′ow play`

a show in which shadows of puppets, flat figures, or live actors are projected onto a lighted screen.

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shadow play - a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall

galanty show, shadow show

show - a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"

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It all kicks off at 1.30pm and features The Pat McManus Band and Willie Byrne and Shadow Play. Three great bands celebrate and remember one of Ireland's greatest musical sons.

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It was a tough competition in last week's grand finals show with eight other talented grand finalists, including dance crew Junior Good Vibes, shadow play master Shadow Ace, and acrobatic dance act Power Duo from the Philippines.

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'The Global Tour producers have been encouraged to showcase local strengths and the Philippines - with a reputation for world-class entertainment talent - is kicking off with a shadow play by El Gamma Penumbra, grand champions from the Asia's Got Talent TV show,' ILO said.

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"I hope that thanks to the digital technology visitors will leave with a feeling inside that will motivate them to better explore our planet and our relationship towards it," said Barabascaron, who created nine exhibitions, as quoted by the SITA newswire."We use various forms of presentation, such as digital simulations, virtual reality, 3D projections, extended reality, photos and shadow play," said Marian Ascarontary, as quoted by SITA.

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Shadow play troupe El Gamma Penumbra was hailed as grand champion that year, even as Filipino singer Gerphil Flores placed third.

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They are created with the intention to transform spaces and perspectives through light and shadow play. The team is raising money on Kickstarter by selling a collection exclusively designed for crowdfunding.

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Antelope Canyon, where wind and water have carved sandstone into an astonishingly sensuous temple of nature where light and shadow play hide and seek.

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A dramatic backdrop to any border, they also provide graphic shadow play throughout the day.