Dance and Theatre

Previews, Interviews, and Reviews (yes, and Photos) of Dance and Theatre in Thailand (well, and elsewhere) written by "The Nation" dance and theatre critics
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Tuesday , January 29 , 2008

2nd WEEK of BANGKOK FRINGE FESTIVAL 2008

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 347 , 21:35:22 | Category : Dance 2008

There may have been fewer programmes than during the opening week, but the second weekend at Bangkok Fringe Festival 2008 was still a visual delight, with different styles of dance and performance concepts staged by three troupes from Asia and Europe. Audience numbers at Patravadi Theatre's Theatre-in-the-Garden were up from the first week but the auditorium was still less than half full. Also, the m....

There may have been fewer programmes than during the opening week, but the second weekend at Bangkok Fringe Festival 2008 was still a visual delight, with different styles of dance and performance concepts staged by three troupes from Asia and Europe. Audience numbers at Patravadi Theatre's Theatre-in-the-Garden were up from the first week but the auditorium was still less than half full. Also, the m....

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1st WEEK of BANGKOK FRINGE FESTIVAL 2008

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 347 , 12:21:20 | Category : Dance 2008 Theatre 2008

The crowds may have been small, but the Bangkok Fringe Festival 2008 started off its first week [the press preview on Thursday, January 16 and regular performances on Friday to Suday] with style, with Patravadi Theatre's Theatre-in-the-Garden offering two triple-bill performances of grooves and movements that drew enthusiastic applause. From acrobatics to various forms of dance to physical theatre, t....

The crowds may have been small, but the Bangkok Fringe Festival 2008 started off its first week [the press preview on Thursday, January 16 and regular performances on Friday to Suday] with style, with Patravadi Theatre's Theatre-in-the-Garden offering two triple-bill performances of grooves and movements that drew enthusiastic applause. From acrobatics to various forms of dance to physical theatre, t....

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BANGKOK FRINGE FESTIVAL 2008...ongoing at Patravadi Theatre

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 527 , 11:02:51 | Category : Dance 2008

Patravadi Theatre, "Home for Performing Artists", is holding its largest festival ever. The government's mourning period for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana may have been extended, and we all feel the sorrow of this great loss deep in our hearts. Yet, the late princess was one of the country's greatest patrons of performing arts. So, it's appropriate that Bangkok Fringe Festival 2008, unlike o....

Patravadi Theatre, "Home for Performing Artists", is holding its largest festival ever. The government's mourning period for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana may have been extended, and we all feel the sorrow of this great loss deep in our hearts. Yet, the late princess was one of the country's greatest patrons of performing arts. So, it's appropriate that Bangkok Fringe Festival 2008, unlike o....

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Wednesday , January 23 , 2008

Giggles in the Dark of the Soul

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 310 , 08:07:57 | Category : Theatre 2008

Life's horrors permeate the stage play 'Prasad Taek'. It's a good thing we can recognise the perpetrators - it's us.The Thai translation of the Presnyakov brothers' wickedly dark comedy "Terrorism"--now being staged at Tadu Art in Bangkok--seeks to detect the time bombs in our hearts. Travellers arrive at an airport to discover it in the throes of a bomb scare. All flights are cancelled and....

Life's horrors permeate the stage play 'Prasad Taek'. It's a good thing we can recognise the perpetrators - it's us.The Thai translation of the Presnyakov brothers' wickedly dark comedy "Terrorism"--now being staged at Tadu Art in Bangkok--seeks to detect the time bombs in our hearts. Travellers arrive at an airport to discover it in the throes of a bomb scare. All flights are cancelled and....

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Sunday , January 20 , 2008

DANCING TO NIRVANA bound for Esplanade Singapore

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 334 , 14:09:25 | Category : Dance 2008

Bangkok University's dance theatre production reflects on Buddhism in urban society.After thrilling the crowds in Prague last summer, Bangkok University's Performing Arts Department staged "Dancing to Nirvana" for the last time in the City of Angels last week (Wednesday, January 9) before taking the production to Singapore at the end of this month. An audible gasp filled the auditorium as t....

Bangkok University's dance theatre production reflects on Buddhism in urban society.After thrilling the crowds in Prague last summer, Bangkok University's Performing Arts Department staged "Dancing to Nirvana" for the last time in the City of Angels last week (Wednesday, January 9) before taking the production to Singapore at the end of this month. An audible gasp filled the auditorium as t....

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TERRORISM on Stage

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 614 , 13:17:07 | Category : Theatre 2008

The first theatrical event of 2008 promises to tickle the analytical part of your brain while shaking your belly with laughter. In the opening scene of the Presnyakov Brothers' sardonic play "Terrorism", which had its world premiere at the Moscow Art Theatre in 2002, three men arrive at an airport only to find out that it is closed. They ponder whether two suitcases left on the runway w....

The first theatrical event of 2008 promises to tickle the analytical part of your brain while shaking your belly with laughter. In the opening scene of the Presnyakov Brothers' sardonic play "Terrorism", which had its world premiere at the Moscow Art Theatre in 2002, three men arrive at an airport only to find out that it is closed. They ponder whether two suitcases left on the runway w....

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Saturday , January 5 , 2008

DANCE REVIEW: Mariinsky Ballet

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 507 , 16:22:36 | Category : Dance 2007

For Bangkok ballet aficionados, last week's (December 6 to 8, 2007) Bangkok debut by the legendary Mariinsky Ballet from Russia was a dream come true. The St Petersburg company, the most famous and one of the oldest in the world, was in Thailand to stage a three-part programme in celebration of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday. In addition to the Royal performance on Friday, the Mariinsky troupe ....

For Bangkok ballet aficionados, last week's (December 6 to 8, 2007) Bangkok debut by the legendary Mariinsky Ballet from Russia was a dream come true. The St Petersburg company, the most famous and one of the oldest in the world, was in Thailand to stage a three-part programme in celebration of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday. In addition to the Royal performance on Friday, the Mariinsky troupe ....

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DANCE INTERVIEW: Mariinsky Ballet

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 384 , 15:56:40 | Category : Dance 2007

The wait is over. One of the world's best classical ballet companies, Mariinsky Ballet, with their full line-up of internationally acclaimed soloists, will be in Bangkok for royal command performances from Thursday, December 6, 2007, until Saturday, December 8, 2007. The time couldn't be more auspicious as the whole country will be celebrating His Majesty the King's 80th birthday on Wednesday, Decemb....

The wait is over. One of the world's best classical ballet companies, Mariinsky Ballet, with their full line-up of internationally acclaimed soloists, will be in Bangkok for royal command performances from Thursday, December 6, 2007, until Saturday, December 8, 2007. The time couldn't be more auspicious as the whole country will be celebrating His Majesty the King's 80th birthday on Wednesday, Decemb....

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THEATRE REVIEW: Contemporary Israeli Theatre

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 494 , 01:13:54 | Category : Tel Aviv, December 2007 Theatre 2007

Echoing the headline in the November issue of Time Out Israel - "It's a free country" - the freedom of dramatic expression in that country was evident during last month's "International Exposure" theatrical programme. There was freedom in the diversity of subject matter, the style of presentation and the production scale, effectively backed up by the multiplicity of performance ve....

Echoing the headline in the November issue of Time Out Israel - "It's a free country" - the freedom of dramatic expression in that country was evident during last month's "International Exposure" theatrical programme. There was freedom in the diversity of subject matter, the style of presentation and the production scale, effectively backed up by the multiplicity of performance ve....

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DANCE REVIEW: Contemporary Israeli Dance

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 376 , 00:30:36 | Category : Tel Aviv, December 2007 Dance 2007

Held immediately after its theatre counterpart, last month's "International Exposure to Israeli Dance" offered journalists, choreographers, artistic directors and festival directors from around the world - among them Patravadi Mejudhon and The Nation's dance and theatre reviewer - a five-day feast of movement. The opening act in this Suzanne Dellal Centre initiative was Batsheva Dance Compa....

Held immediately after its theatre counterpart, last month's "International Exposure to Israeli Dance" offered journalists, choreographers, artistic directors and festival directors from around the world - among them Patravadi Mejudhon and The Nation's dance and theatre reviewer - a five-day feast of movement. The opening act in this Suzanne Dellal Centre initiative was Batsheva Dance Compa....

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Tuesday , January 1 , 2008

THEATRE REVIEW: A Christmas Story & Wai Afraid

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 282 , 18:54:23 | Category : Theatre 2007

Three different theatrical events in mid-December proved that contemporary Thai theatre remains a sizzling scene, even in the cool season. With all the holidays and auspicious occasions, December is a festive month, and an evening out for many people tends to mean hanging out at beer gardens or watching end of year blockbuster movies. Yet, after the prolific month of November, highlighted by the Bang....

Three different theatrical events in mid-December proved that contemporary Thai theatre remains a sizzling scene, even in the cool season. With all the holidays and auspicious occasions, December is a festive month, and an evening out for many people tends to mean hanging out at beer gardens or watching end of year blockbuster movies. Yet, after the prolific month of November, highlighted by the Bang....

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THEATRE INTERVIEW: Wai Afraid

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 313 , 18:43:29 | Category : Theatre 2007

Dream Box has had a busy year, having staged the popular musical plays "Mae Nak" and "Phon Nikorn Kimnguan". And next year the professional theatre company will be getting ready to present a sequel to the alltime favourite "Tuen Tuek". But for now, Dream Box is bringing 2007 to a close with lighter fare - "Wai Afraid" - that should keep theatregoes in good chee....

Dream Box has had a busy year, having staged the popular musical plays "Mae Nak" and "Phon Nikorn Kimnguan". And next year the professional theatre company will be getting ready to present a sequel to the alltime favourite "Tuen Tuek". But for now, Dream Box is bringing 2007 to a close with lighter fare - "Wai Afraid" - that should keep theatregoes in good chee....

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DANCE REVIEW: Dancing to Nirvana

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 404 , 17:03:19 | Category : Dance 2007

Bangkok University's dance theatre production "Dancing to Nirvana" made its world premiere in June at Theater Na Zabradli in Prague as part of the ninth "Apostrof 2007: International Festival of Independent and Amateur Theatres". This different take on Buddhist teachings is now being staged at Bangkok's Black Box theatre, and judging from the audience's enthusiast....

Bangkok University's dance theatre production "Dancing to Nirvana" made its world premiere in June at Theater Na Zabradli in Prague as part of the ninth "Apostrof 2007: International Festival of Independent and Amateur Theatres". This different take on Buddhist teachings is now being staged at Bangkok's Black Box theatre, and judging from the audience's enthusiast....

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DANCE INTERVIEW: Dancing to Nirvana

Posted by dance_and_theatre , Reader : 352 , 16:33:14 | Category : Dance 2007

Pannasak Sukhee's new dance theatre wowed Prague audience last June. After the short run at Bangkok University's Black Box Theatre in late September and early October, he's showing this refreshing take on Buddhist teachings to us in Bangkok on Wednesday, January 9 (free admission; for details, please call 08 6039 5522), before Singapore at the end of the month. "The project commenced because we ....

Pannasak Sukhee's new dance theatre wowed Prague audience last June. After the short run at Bangkok University's Black Box Theatre in late September and early October, he's showing this refreshing take on Buddhist teachings to us in Bangkok on Wednesday, January 9 (free admission; for details, please call 08 6039 5522), before Singapore at the end of the month. "The project commenced because we ....

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