Shadow theatre: the first cinema

Activity to learn about and discover the world of shadows through shadow theatre representation.

This proposal aims to introduce young children to the magical and fascinating world of shadows through shadow theatre. During the visit to the museum, in the shadow space, the children will discover the characteristics of these performances, considered the oldest precursor of cinema.

The visit is complemented with a practical part where the children will experiment, while playing, with some concepts related to shadows: light, opacity, translucent shadows... as well as the expressive capabilities of the shadows created by our body or a puppet. Finally, the younger students will create a shadow figure. The practical part for the older students consists of performing a shadow theatre show: Karagoz.

Objectives:
- Learn about the technique of shadow theatre performances.
- Use the body as a means of expression.
- Present oneself spontaneously in front of others.
- Learn to express oneself through a different language, the language of shadow theatre.
- Enhance expressiveness and creativity through performances.
- Recognize specific shapes through shadows.
- Understand the relationship between shadow performances and cinema.

Activity aimed at children from 3 to 8 years old.

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: 4.25 EUR per child (groups of more than 17 students) or 75 EUR per group (groups of 17 students or fewer).
Notes: Groups of up to 26 students.

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