Bangkok Night Shows

Bangkok has always been a city of cultural diversity, and that has long been reflected through a wide range of performing arts and entertainment, from the traditional 'Khon' (classical masked dance) and 'Likay' (Thai folk dance), to the glitz and glam of world-famous ladyboy shows - and even international Broadway productions. Bangkok has also been host to many big names in the entertainment business; the likes of concert pianists and prima ballerinas, soulful tenors and soprano divas... (see What's On Performing Arts for up-and-coming events in this vein)

Unquestionably Thailand's leading performing arts institution, the Patravadi Theatre is widely known as an important venue for staging a variety of productions, ranging from classical to innovative and contemporary shows. Above all, the name Patravadi connotes an enduring commitment to developing and promoting the performing arts and performing artists in Thailand.

If you plan to shop at Suan Lum Night Bazaar, don't miss Joe Louis Puppet Theatre. This critically-acclaimed puppetry will wow you with intricate movements and a fascinating storyline. Earlier this year, it was awarded the best traditional puppet show at the International Puppet Festival in Praque.

For a spectacular feast for the eyes, make your way to Ratchadapisek Road, where Siam Niramit seems to have taken up permanent residency. Take a journey into the enchanted Kingdom of Siam and prepare to have your breath taken away by this larger-than-life production.

If you're looking for the ultimate cultural fix, try Khon, one of the most revered forms of performing arts in Thailand. Khon is a masked-dance dramatisation of the classic epic Ramakien (based on India's Ramayana), performed by troupes of non-speaking dancers. The story is told by a chorus at the side of the stage, and the choreography follows traditional models rather than attempting to innovate. Costumes are dictated by tradition, with demons wearing ornately coloured masks. The lavish costumes and graceful gestures and movements are what give a Khon performance such a unique edge.

Siam Niramit

To package together all the grandeur of historical and spiritual Siam in a 80-minute stage production seems a formidable task. Siam Niramit has accomplished this using the best possible method: classic Thai finesse. Located in the Ratchadda Grand Theatre, which boasts one of the biggest stages in the world, the production makes full use of its enormous stage with spectacular sets and a long list of performers sporting over 500 elaborately designed costumes. (Read more...)

Patravadi Theatre

Established in 1992 by Patravadi Mejudhon, an award winning actress, director and playwright, the Patravadi Theatre complex provides acentre for Thai classical performing arts. Blending avant garde with classical Thai dancing can produce some refreshingly different perspectives on traditional performances. (Read more...)

Joe Louis Puppet Theatre

This is unlike any puppet performance you have ever seen. Instead of remaining behind screens during the performance, the puppeteers are an integral part of the show. Traditional puppets give performances of the Ramayana (or Ramakien in Thai), the Indian epic tale, drenched in all kinds of intriguing plots. (Read more...)

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