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Last updated: August 2, 2026
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Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Venue local time · America/Los_Angeles
Fremont Arts Council presents Olympia-based String & Shadow Puppet Theater for a free outdoor performance of Night at the Opera.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT
Venue local time · America/New_York
Connecticut Guild of Puppetry lists Blues, Blues by Sova Theater, a musical performance combining live music, dance, and shadow puppetry.
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · Time TBD
Drew Colby's hand-shadow adaptation of The Ugly Duckling at The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre in Glasgow.
Sunday, November 29, 2026 · Time TBD
Drew Colby's hand-shadow adaptation of The Ugly Duckling at The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre in Glasgow.
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January 6–17, 2027 · Multiple morning and afternoon performances
Mr. Damon's Shadow Puppets presents an interactive adventure built from shadow and light where audience choices steer each performance through a different story route.