Current Projects
Ward's island Fire Parade
TREE STORIES
Shadowland’s 40th annual performance spectacle on Ward’s Island will celebrate Trees and the miracle of resurgence.
PERFORMANCE AND PARADE
Date: Friday August 2
Time: Gather at 8pm
Location: Wards field
SHOW REHEARSAL
Thursday August 1 at 7pm
Would you like to help out or be in the show?
Join our community workshops!
SHOW PRODUCTION · PUPPET MAKING
July 29 to August 2,10am to 6pm
LANTERN MAKING
Sunday July 28 at 2pm & Tuesday July 30 at 7pm
Due to the fire that destroyed the Wards Island clubhouse we will be in tents near where the building stood, or close by. Follow the signs!!!
YOUTOPIA · OURTOPIA
DENTONIA PARK RESIDENCY
YOUtopia · OURtopia is an artistic exploration of the spirit of Dentonia Park in a five-day community residency.
We will listen to the trees and imagine their stories. We will ask the birds and insects for their songs. Indigenous nature guide, Alan Colley will reveal the hidden plants and wildlife, Njacko Backo will teach us the special calls of the drum, and Shadowland artists will teach our staple techniques.
All are welcome to join in free art activities and share stories and songs.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
August Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17
3pm to 7pm
Youtopia / Outopia culminates in celebratory parade performance on Saturday August 17 at 7pm.
Find the full schedule here.
Shadowland at Hillside
Shadowland artists are joining with the Grand River Community Play to create the Voice of the River parade for Hillside Festival on Saturday July 20 in the Indigenous Circle. All day workshops in puppetry, movement, flag choreography and music are open to all. The parade will wind through the festival grounds at 6.20pm.
Light & Shadow
Shadowland’s first video game is available on Steam and itch.io. Created in collaboration with the brilliant team at Flawed Designs, Light & Shadow is a free, platformer game in a shadow puppetry style designed for young people vulnerable to anxiety and depression. Our character, Po (you!), sets off to follow a shooting star hoping to bring its light into their life. It is a journey of trial and achievement in a shadowy world.
Finding your way isn't always easy, keep going!
Shadowland artists and game developers worked with mental health professionals and a youth advisory to bring this idea to life.
Light & Shadow has been downloaded 163,438 times, in 131 countries.
We have run arts and wellness workshops, based on the game, for youth programs. Contact us if you would like details on this workshop series for your group.
A nice platformer with cute animations (loved the puppet-like aspect) that is actually about mental health...
Give it a go.
An amazing soundtrack that you want to listen to endlessly. A game about the blues and finding a goal is cool. I strongly recommend.
You’ll play as a shadow puppet in a world void of color. Well, except for the musical notes scattered throughout the world guiding you through your journey.
The game itself is a fun play and a good experience. all for FREE... i love to see the shadow play style its so cool and man the cutscenes are so nice. recommend it a lot.