The wayang puppetry art is an all-ages performance that showcases the ancient characters of the Mahabharata. Stories as old as time itself, performed inside a vibrant, shimmering, contemporary ...

A traditional form of puppet theatre, wayang has its roots in the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali, although it has since spread across the nation’s other islands. Puppets are held up in ...

Meanwhile, a handful of worn and weathered shadow puppets bear the marks of time. Some of the colourful characters that once drove the late Tok Dalang Abdullah Ibrahim’s (1937-2005) wayang kulit ...

Wayang kulit, a traditional form of shadow puppetry, holds immense cultural and historical significance. This ancient performance art – a mesmerising dance of light and shadow that combines ...

Across the region, Indonesia’s Wayang Kulit Purwa often explores Javanese Hindu epics, while Thailand’s Nang Talung and Nang Yai emphasise intricate puppet designs and Buddhist narratives.

The wayang kulit shadow puppets of Indonesia are such an important cultural and artistic legacy that UNESCO designated the tradition as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Before the advent of modern cinema and television, Malaysians – especially those living on the East Coast – had long been accustomed to the art of wayang kulit, (shadow puppets) in their villages.

She combines traditional Wayang Kulit elements with interactive activities like puppet-making and storytelling, making the art form accessible and engaging. “Kids love creating their own puppets ...

UHM Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre will present the 2025-2026 Production Season. See the lineup and learn ...