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The Ugly Duckling By Shadowography

The Ugly Duckling By Shadowography

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The Ugly Duckling by Shadowography will be performed on 28 November 2026 at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre in Glasgow. The show follows a tiny duckling on a journey of self-discovery through the seasons. It features music composed by Anton. Ticket prices range from £7.50 to £7.95.

As the four seasons of the year unfold a tiny duckling goes on a journey, only to discover that the journey’s end is…themself! With the music of Antonio Vivaldi and Max Richter, shadow master Drew Colby explores the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen using only the shadow of his body, light and a few simple props. A whole magical world unfolds before your very eyes, with a host of unforgettable characters. Ingeniously inspired theatre at it's best....all in the hands....quite literally….of puppeteer Drew Colby, in a universally visual language understood by one and all! What is this magic of light and dark that so transfixes young and old? It is the ancient art of Hand Shadows (or Shadowgraphy) - the art of creating and animating shadow images using little more than the performer's hands. In Drew Colby's hands the artform is a source of comedy, beauty and wonder. “A bare stage with a small light projecting onto a large blank screen. The audience of young children and their parents sits in anticipation as a lanky young man in a trilby crosses the stage, smiles and the lights go down. This time, as he crosses in front of the light, his shadow appears behind him.....Here is a performer at the top of his game, who has a fertile imagination and meticulously crafted technique". Pamela Hall, The Croydon Citizen "I am in awe at how many different animals you conveyed. My son and I were both captivated." Natalie Rope, parent. Drew's Recent Accolades: Top three Das Supertalent 2021 Winner best show Moving Parts Puppet Festival 2019 Winner Phoenix Club Cabaret Award 2018 Semi-finalist Spain's Got Talent 2022 Craft Activity, Colour-in and Cut-Out Puppets and Masks Kits in our cafe from one hour before and after the show. Lots of animal designs to choose from, rabbits, mermaids, sharks, butterflies, dragons, and many more. All colouring-in felt tips, scissors and punches provided: £2.50 each kit or 3 for £6.00 or 4 for £8.00

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The Ugly Duckling By Shadowography takes place on Saturday, 28 November 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 29 November 2026.

The Ugly Duckling By Shadowography is held at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre in Glasgow (8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 0QF).

Tickets for The Ugly Duckling By Shadowography are priced at £7.50 - £7.95. Live prices and availability are shown on maskandpuppet.co.uk.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for The Ugly Duckling By Shadowography can be booked via maskandpuppet.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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£7.50 - £7.95

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