Shadow Puppet Workshop

Coming soon • August 2026

Experience the magic of cinema history and hands-on creativity in this exclusive summer workshop.

Educational • Hidden gem • Inspiring

Part of No Strings On Me: Cinema’s Living Puppet

Join us this Summer for a special one-off shadow puppet themed workshop, a special opportunity to gain insight, understanding and experience into how film technology and projection works. Discover how important light and shadows at the cinema, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the projection room and create your very own shadow puppet theatre.

Tues 4 Aug • 10:00 • 6 - 8 year old

Tues 4 Aug • 13:00 • 9 - 11 years old

Tues 11 Aug • 10:00 • 9 - 11 year old

Tues 11 Aug • 13:00 • 12 - 14 year old

This workshop is designed for young participants to attend independently. All bookers will receive a consent form on booking that must be completed by the young participant’s parent or guardian prior to the event. Failure to complete the form will result in your booking being cancelled. This information is used to enable us to engage safely with participants and to contact parents/guardians if required.

Tickets are £6 per young person, 20 places are available per workshop.

Details

Duration

2hrs

Year

2026

Country of origin

Language

English

Strobe lighting

Content guidance

No content warnings identified

Part of Hyde & Seek

Welcome to Hyde & Seek, the home of magical family-friendly movies at the Hyde Park Picture House. From Pixar to Ponyo, Labyrinth to The Lion King – whatever your age, discover your new favourite film at your friendly, local cinema.

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