A world of shifting shadows and seven-colored voices
Hokekyo Shadow Play is a one-of-a-kind solo performance inspired by the traditional wayang kulit shadow puppetry of Indonesia. Developed by a Japanese artist after seven and a half years of study in Indonesia, the show features entirely original puppets—each handmade using a variety of techniques—and dynamic storytelling brought to life by a single performer’s richly expressive voice.
All characters are animated by one puppeteer, whose seven-colored vocal range gives distinct personality and emotion to each scene. The stories and puppets are constantly evolving, forming what audiences have come to know as the whimsical and immersive “Hokekyo World.” Blending reverence for tradition with boundless creativity, Hokekyo Shadow Play offers a theatrical experience like no other—equally captivating for children and adults.