Balinese Shadow Puppet Theatre Inspires New Production at Performance Works

ByJohn Goodman July 18, 2024September 13, 2024

Bali Gongs — Vancouver Community Gamelan has joined forces with the Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society to present “Show on Earth: Wallace Line and Deep Time” at Performance Works on Granville Island. Illustration: BB

Gamelan Turtle Bliss is presenting an intercultural shadowplay with Balinese and Western elements at Granville Island’s Performance Works on July 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. Vancouver Community Gamelan has joined forces with the Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society to present the work composed by Michael O’Neill. The shadowplay, “Show on Earth: Wallace Line and Deep Time,” will feature a musical ensemble made up of gongs, tuned percussive instruments, violin, viola, and cello, performing with a dalang (puppeteer/narrator), and projections. Tickets: $20/$25/$30 ($15 for children 12 and under).

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