Kiki and Zuki - Hobson Bay
Kiki and Zuki Full Moon Tour - Victoria, Australia 2025 #4
WHEN
Thursday 23 Oct 2025
Session #1 - 11:00-11:45AM
Session #2 - 12:45-1:30PM
Session #3 - 1:45-2:30PM
DURATION
45 mins and craft work post-show
WHERE
Newport Community Hub
13/15 Mason Street, Newport
Vic 3015
COST
Free but registration is essential
ABOUT
Step into a world of shadows and light, where two unlikely friends go on a journey of discovery. Inspired by the artist’s own migrant journey to Australia, Kiki and Zuki tells the story of Kiki, a quiet dreamer from the Moon, and Zuki, a curious Earthling.
Through enchanting shadow puppetry and heartfelt storytelling, children and families are invited on a magical journey of friendship, difference, and belonging. A performance that sparks imagination while celebrating connection beyond words.
“My kids absolutely loved the shapes of Kiki and Zuki! A few weeks later, they even drew them from memory, which truly amazed me. I was surprised by how much shadow puppetry sparked their creativity— Thank you!”
“As an immigrant myself, I couldn’t hold back my tears, even though I wasn’t sure why I was crying. It was a really touching work, and I recommend it to all migrant parents too (not only for kids).”
“...I loved their simple hands-on session at the end for children, encouraging gentle play while an abstract story was recited. They attracted a transfixed audience of all ages, and it was such a delight to be on the opposite side of the screen for a change.....This was an elegant, subtle, engaging and exquisitely timed performance, carried by a sensitively composed soundtrack.”
CREATORS
Co-creator, concept and Performer
Taka Takiguchi
Co-creator, visual art
Yoube Lee
Compositions
Ai Yamamoto
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Kiki and Zuki was assisted by the Melaka Festival 2024 (Tony Yap) with an in-kind performance space at Baboon House in Melaka, Malaysia. The show was conceived, developed, and presented in 2024 with support from the Banyule City Council’s Arts and Culture program team.
