Shadow Theatre Workshop
Shadow Theather Workshop
by Beniko Tanaka
On the screen of light and shadow appears a mini samurai: agile, light, and full of warrior spirit.
In this workshop, each child will create, with their own hands, an original figure designed by artist Beniko — a shadow samurai — using only scissors and simple materials.
Once illuminated, the samurai comes to life: it can fight, dance, and live the adventures that each participant’s imagination wishes to invent.
At the end, each child may take their mini samurai home and continue exploring the magic of shadow theater.
Families and children are welcome! Come discover the samurai spirit and bring it to life through the art of shadows.
General Information
Schedule: 04.10, 15:00–17:00
Language: Portuguese
Age: 6+ (children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
35€
About Beniko Tanaka
Beniko Tanaka was born in Yamagata (Japan) and grew up in Tokyo, where she graduated in Decorative Arts from Tama Art University and also earned a diploma in glass art. In 2005, she moved to Portugal, where she fell in love with Lisbon’s light and continued her studies at Ar.Co and later completed a master’s degree in Artistic Education at FBAUL.
Inspired by Eastern cultures, nature, and energy flows, she develops different forms of performing arts that unite the artistic and spiritual dimensions. Since then, she has presented shows and solo performances, as well as collaborations with institutions such as the Embassy of Japan in Portugal, the Puppet Museum of Lisbon, the Portuguese Cinematheque Junior, and the Museum of the Orient.
