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★ Awarded for 202 Fox Award for Innovation in Puppetry 2020 - HIP Festival Hvammstangi, Iceland, and was longlisted for the 2021 Augenblick mal! festival.
★ A visually stunning performance by the Germany crew, Tangram Kollektiv, where light, shadow, and objects come to life through playful storytelling and immersive soundscapes.
★ Puppetry redefined through a dazzling exploration of movement, materials, and shifting perspectives.
Shadow is never just a follower. In their debut production, Shades of Shadows, the Franco-German puppetry collective Tangram Kollektiv playfully redefines the possibilities of shadow theatre with creativity and humor. Light and shadow always coexist, but what happens when shadows break free, moving independently? Will the world descend into chaos? Shadows begin to multiply, defy the laws of physics, and even turn light into their shadow. Mischief unfolds, as if a door to another world has quietly swung open.
Audiences step into a very peculiar room—an imaginative projection space made of three white canvases. A table, a small piano, a few objects, and two flashlights set the stage. Suddenly, the lights shift, and two puppeteers guide us into a magical universe of shadows. In a playful yet thought-provoking dialogue between shadows and their sources, this performance challenges the audience’s perception of hierarchy, flipping the relationship between subject/shadow. We begin to see these ever-present, inescapable silhouettes in a new light, as if they are stubborn pieces of gum, stuck to our feet eternally.
Through the dynamic interplay of shadows and objects, Tangram Kollektiv effortlessly questions traditional structures, urging the audience to reconsider the nature of these unavoidable dark companions. At its core, Shades of Shadows is an immersive experience where visual and soundscapes intertwine, creating a multi-layered artistic universe. Thoughtfully designed imagery flows in sync with the rhythm of the music, shaping a unique sensory landscape that invites audiences into the intersection of the seen and unseen.
For both children and adults, this performance is a delightful adventure—one that transforms light, shadow, and sound into a boundless playground for the imagination.
Tangram Kollektiv
Tangram Kollektiv is a young Franco-German ensemble of puppetry artists dedicated to experimenting with new forms of puppet theatre and performance. The six members first met while studying at the Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts (HMDK) and have since focused on exploring materials, objects, and innovative storytelling techniques within the field of puppetry. Their structure resembles an expandable tangram—a Chinese puzzle of seven interlocking pieces—allowing them to adapt their collaboration methods for each project and frequently work with other artists.
Shades of Shadows was co-produced by Tangram Kollektiv and Osnabrück’s "Alte Fuhrhalterei" Puppet Theatre. The production received the Fox Award for Innovation in Puppetry 2020 - HIP Festival Hvammstangi, Iceland, and was longlisted for the 2021 "Augenblick mal!" festival for young audiences.
Production Company : ARTENREEL#1
photo ©FlorianFeisel by Tangram Kollektiv
˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ 2025TCAF: 《Shades of Shadows》-Creative Workshop:【Experiments as a kickstart】˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗
Creative Workshop:【Experiments as a kickstart】 is designed for professionals involved in children's theater creation and education. Starting with the piece” Shades of Shadows” by Tangram Kollektiv, it invites you to explore creative experiments in imagination.
Registration opens on 2025, July 9th (Mon) 14:00 [Limited to 25 participants]
Date｜2025, July 14th (Mon) 14:00
Venue｜Taipei Performing Arts Center -Studio 5 (No.1.Jiantan Rd. Shilin Dist. Taipei)
Language｜English
Participants
1. Creators of “Theater for Kids”
2. Professionals in the field of child education.
3.18 years old or older
4.Taiwan Citizens
For any inquiries, please contact us at :
Programming department：Kenny CHIU 02- 77563800 *1255
Mail：kenny@tpac-taipei.org
Tangram Kollektiv
Concept, play, construction: Sarah Chaudon, Clara Palau y Herrero
Concept, dramaturgy, technique: Tobias Tönjes
Music: Sarah Chaudon
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2025.5.5 (Mon.) 12:00 ── 5.12 (Mon.) 11:59 Member pre-sale
- TPAC member - Addict Player: 25% off
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2025.5.12 (Mon.) 12:00 Official launch of sales
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- TPAC Member - Trooper Player: Single ticket 15% off, 4 or more tickets 25% off, 10 or more tickets 30% off
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2025.5.12 (Mon.) 12:00 ── 6.8 (Mon.) 23:59
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2025.5.12 (Mon.) 12:00 ── 6.8 (Mon.) 23:59
Package Discount: Purchase tickets worth NT$500 or more ── 2 tickets enjoy 12% off, 3 tickets or more enjoy 15% off.
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【 Cross-industry Benefits 】
- Eslite Members: 8% off ticket purchase.
- Cardholders of Taishin Bank, E. Sun Bank, and Taipei Fubon Bank: 8% off ticket purchase.
【 Group Ticket Discounts 】
- 20 or more tickets in a single order: 20% off.
- 50 or more tickets in a single order: 25% off.
- 100 or more tickets in a single order: 30% off.
【 Other Discounts 】
- Disabled individuals and their necessary companions (limited to 1 person) enjoy 50% off (please present disability certificate at entry).
- Senior citizens aged 65 and above enjoy 50% off (please present valid identification at entry).
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