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Shows for all seasons
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 15/03/2018
» March kicked off with the return of French choreographer Jérôme Bel to Bangkok, bringing with him two productions to close the French Highlights #3. Then English-speaking theatre company Peel the Limelight celebrated International Women's Day with the premiere of their latest production of Agnes Of God in their new and larger venue, Peel the Limelight Studio, just across from their old home, Spark Drama Studio, at Jasmine City building in Asok. And Bangkok-based Japanese theatre artist Shogo Tanikawa founded his own theatre company Scene Zero and gave birth to a new play. Here are our reviews of these performances.
Beaming a light on human absurdity
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 10/08/2017
» The latest adaptation effort by playwright-director Parnrut Kritchanchai revolves around the Moon, or rather, around five lonesome souls one Full-Moon night. It is also Parnrut's continued exploration of the melodrama genre in all its manifestations.
Pleasant comedy punctuated by absence of conflict
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 16/02/2017
» Nostalgia, comedy, a high school reunion, a minor family drama and some pop music accompaniment are indeed attractive ingredients of a story. And playwright-director Jaturachai Srichanwanpen's new play Teuk Khunying Ree (Madam Ree Building) is an undeniably sweet and enjoyable experience.
The spirit of the originals
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/07/2013
» Although stage adaptations of novels and Western plays have become increasingly regular on the Bangkok theatre scene in recent years, only in this past year has there been an exciting sprout in original plays.
Getting in on the act
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/04/2013
» March was a busy month for theatre-goers as artists apparently rushed to stage their shows before holiday-packed April arrived. Here are a selection of theatre and dance productions that were staged last month, some of which are ongoing.