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A thrilling Thai musical
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 10/11/2023
» In contrast to the lengthy Thai three-hour musicals that often extend over two acts, theatregoers in Bangkok recently enjoyed a refreshing change with Thrill Me The Musical, a one-act musical that takes on life through redolent songs.
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Haunting love
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 21/07/2023
» A chilling and captivating musical adaptation of a timeless novel and a TV sensation, Pitsawat is sending shivers down the spines of its audience. This ghostly tale -- in which a beheaded spirit from the past returns to the living realm to seek justice -- combines haunting melodies and eerie performances to immerse spectators in a world of mystery and supernatural intrigue.
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The ART of frenemy
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 07/10/2022
» Would you buy a blank white canvas for 1.2 million baht? That is the starting point of the Thai adaptation of an internationally renowned comedy, ART, which not only satirises the art market but also triggers a conversation about what friendship really is.
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Theatres of politics
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 02/12/2020
» Last month was apparently a month of theatre politics. At the height of political unrest due to ongoing protests and gatherings, two university productions staged biographical plays and poetry-driven body movements. Meanwhile, the Bangkok Theatre Festival was also the host of political satires and parodies.
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Art of quarantine
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 21/04/2020
» What do artists do when they are locked down at home for self-protection during the Covid-19 pandemic? For those at the Dreambox troupe, the answer was to stage a star-studded short comedy earlier this month on a teleconferencing web-based tool, making it the first time in history that Thai theatre has been performed online.
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Something different
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 11/10/2019
» Two artists, both alike in dignity and talent, are in the heart of Bangkok where they tell their different stories in two small-scale yet thought-provoking productions stressing power play in Thai society. Both revive a once popular theatre venue, Saeng Arun Art & Culture Centre, located in the Sathon area.
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Long day's journey into night
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 29/08/2019
» When a producer announces a concept musical, we anticipate a production that offers something different: things like non-linear storytelling, plots secondary to presentation and some experimental context. Some might expect minimalism in presentation, few main characters, a small-scale ensemble. Think Hair, Cats, Chicago or Spring Awakening.
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Cloudy, with a chance of entertainment
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 04/07/2019
» The revival of any classic show comes with certain challenges. Inevitably, comparisons will be made to the original. And questions will also be made over the artistic choices.
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Classic Thai story and a triumphant musical feast
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 01/03/2018
» From folk tale to legend, from a royal play to a new musical, the century-old story of Phra Ruang has been recounted in different versions in Thai nationalistic narrative. The most recent version of the story is imagined as a show tune, evident that its virtue is still meaningful to contemporary Thais.
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The Four Reigns rings out again
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 24/08/2017
» How would one tell the story of a lady who witnessed the ups and downs of Thai society over six decades? In a three-hour-plus restaging of Si Phaen Din (The Four Reigns), by Scenario, such a lifetime story was recounted in a fast and furious manner through a loose interpretation of characters and stereotypical portrayals, while revolving around loyalty to the monarchy amid social change.
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