Showing 1 - 10 of 39
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.
Blast from the good old past
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 10/11/2023
» A jukebox musical titled Fan Chan (My Girl) recently transported theatregoers on a nostalgic journey. This week's opening undoubtedly thrilled audiences of all age groups with its curated selection of popular hits from the 1980s to the 2000s, a young cast of talented children, teen heartthrobs and a special guest star.
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.
Theatre of mix-up and mayhem
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 07/07/2023
» A revival can be a boon or a bane, but one can't predict whether the show can recreate the same magic with a new audience as it first did when staged decades ago. Fortunately, this is not the case for Dreambox's Oonlamaan Lung Baan Saithong (Chaos Behind The Golden Sand Mansion), which recently made a comeback after 18 years. The audience, who partook in its opening night last Friday to celebrate its 100th show, left the venue with beaming smiles.
To be insane, or not to be
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 29/09/2022
» No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness, as the old saying goes. And such madness and a great mind took the Bangkok theatre scene by storm in a new musical titled Pinaikum Ying Vikoljarit (A Will Of A Madwoman), despite its short run over the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Family forever
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 23/11/2018
» A workaholic husband who just got laid off. A wife whose direct-sale career is soaring. Two teens devoting their time to friends and mobile phones. Here is the recipe for a broken home, and an ordinary-yet-spicy plot for Still On My Mind The Musical from director Takolkiat Viravan.
Showtune songs and all that jazz
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 17/08/2018
» At first, it seemed like an unsuitable decision to stage a concert of Pia Douwes, a musical diva from Europe, at the Small Auditorium of Thailand Cultural Centre. But it turned out that the 300-pax space allowed the powerfully-lunged songstress to offer a cozy and intimate night, with a spice of musical variety.