Theatre entertainment in Bangkok
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Mambo Cabaret
This transgender cabaret venue hosts choreographed stage shows featuring Broadway high kicks and lip-synched pop tunes.
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Calypso Cabaret
Watching ga·teu·i (transgender people) perform tacky show tunes has, not surprisingly, become the latest ‘must-do’ fixture on the Bangkok tourist circuit. Calypso caters to the trend with choreographed stage shows featuring Broadway high kicks and lip-synched pop tunes.
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National Theatre
After a lengthy renovation, the National Theatre is again open for business. Performances of kŏhn, masked dance-drama often depicting scenes from the Ramayana, are held on the first and second Sundays of the month; lá kon, Thai dance-dramas, are held on the first Friday of the month; and Thai musical performances are held on the third Friday of the month.
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Sala Chalermkrung
This art deco Bangkok landmark, a former cinema dating to 1933, is one of the few remaining places kŏhn can be witnessed. The traditional Thai dance-drama is enhanced here by laser graphics, hi-tech audio and English subtitles. Concerts and other events are also held; check the website for details.
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Aksra Theatre
A variety of performances are now held at this modern theatre, but the highlight is performances of the Ramakian by using knee-high puppets that require three puppeteers to strike humanlike poses. Come early in the week for a performance in the Aksra Theatre, or later for a Thai buffet dinner coupled with a show.
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Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre
The ancient art of Thai puppetry (lákhawn lék) was rescued by the late Sakorn Yangkhiawsod, more popularly known as Joe Louis, in 1985. Joe’s children now carry on the tradition. His creations are controlled by three puppeteers and can strike many humanlike poses. Modelled after the characters in the epics Ramayana and Phra Aphaimani, the puppets perform nightly at this air-conditioned theatre, conveniently located in the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, as well as at the King Power Theater.
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Siam Niramit
A cultural theme park, this enchanted kingdom transports visitors to a Disneyfied version of ancient Siam with a technicoloured stage show of traditional performance depicting the Lanna Kingdom, the Buddhist heaven and Thai festivals. Elaborate costumes and sets are guaranteed to be spectacular both in their grandness and their indigenous interpretation.
The show is predominately popular with tour groups, but if you’re visiting independently, a free shuttle-bus service is available at Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station every 15 minutes from 6pm to 7.45pm.
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Patravadi Theatre
Patravadi is Bangkok’s sole modern-dance venue. The dance-troupe performance is a blend of traditional Thai dance and modern choreography, music and costume. The theatre is also ground zero for the Bangkok International Fringe Festival, held in January and February.
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