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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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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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The sound of silence
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 30/04/2015
» What can we expect when the trio of pantomime artists who make up the Babymime troupe decide to speak up in their new show, Baby (Not) Mime? A dramedy recounting their ups and downs in the past decade.
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Biographical musicals take centre stage
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 05/06/2015
» While many contemporary Thai musicals have taken their inspiration from romantic novels, pop music and hit movies, this year biographical musicals seem to be a trend. May witnessed three biographical musicals paying tribute to real-life characters in Thai and Chinese history.
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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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Entertaining, yet strained production of Cixi
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 08/05/2014
» Lovers of Chinese tea will know that the first cup from the teapot is usually the strongest. They will know that subsequent servings grow weaker, and become more diluted and less enticing. I was reminded of this recently, when I watched the 200-minute Cixi Taihou The Musical.
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When stars aim low
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 03/01/2013
» The musical comedy Lumsing Singer has everything one would expect in feel-good theatre, from famous and talented stars to comical gags and sentimental moments that would make you laugh and probably cry. However the unpredictable plot, weak conflicts and logical flaws _ which are pretty conspicuous _ unfortunately barred the show from reaching any sort of zenith.
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Behind and beyond Miss Saigon
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 26/09/2012
» When Takonkiat Viravan's Thai adaptation of Miss Saigon opens at Ratchadalai Theatre tomorrow, the date is precisely 23 years and one week after the world-renowned musical's premier in London on Sept 20, 1989.
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Failing to fit the pill
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 11/07/2012
» If one pill could rejuvenate and transform your looks in just one minute, would you do anything at any cost to have that instant beauty and self-confidence?
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