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The Wishes Mystical Puppet Company—The Rachel Browne Theatre

I saw these presenters last year and loved their rendition of shadow puppetry. The show had some rough edges but the novelty and the wit far surpassed the shortfalls. This year’s rendition files down those rough edges to transmit a smooth, seamless show.

This year’s characters are equally ludicrous but the plot takes on social and political statements. Cute, funny and unique, this show has something for everyone. I recommend getting a set towards the back with someone’s head obscuring your view (seriously). If you can see the presenters at floor level, you also see the light of the projector, which can become very distracting from the screen.

Ray Yuen