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shadow play

A play presented by casting shadows of puppets or actors on a screen. Also called shadowgraph, shadow show.

shadow play

(Performing Arts / Theatre) a theatrical entertainment using shadows thrown by puppets or actors onto a lighted screen

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shadow play - a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall

galanty show, shadow show

show - a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"

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