See World Economic History Through the Medium of Dance
BANGKOK — In a first for Southeast Asia, renowned writer Pascal Rambert’s acclaimed play that entwines everyday life with economics, “Kin-Yoo-Kue” will be staged in Bangkok for three days this week.
Chinese Family Struggles Reflected in Old Shophouse Performance
BANGKOK — When the head of the family disappears, the whole family struggles to move on. Their journey is reflected in “Cheng Meng,” a performance to be shown this month under Chinese vibe at a Chinatown art venue.
Blind Artists Take Center Stage in Performance Art Festival
BANGKOK — Blind artists will star in two plays this September, which were also penned by visually impaired artists.
One of the shows, “Nil’s Vision,”...
Future Factory to Feature French Beatsmith ‘Onra’
Arnaud Bernard, aka Onra, has released seven albums and a string of singles and EPs, earning him a reputation for beats that draw inspiration from ‘80s funk, jazz and most recently – retro Chinese music.
Sadako: Hip-Hop, Butoh, Origami Recalls Atomic Tragedy
BANGKOK — A bittersweet Japanese story of a girl folding 1,000 paper cranes after Hiroshima was leveled by an atomic bomb will be brought to life through a contemporary mix of hip-hop, butoh and origami.
Thai MMA Leaves Underground For the Living Room
I’ve been involved in Mixed Martial Arts for almost two decades, starting as a pro fighter back in the early ‘oughts and more recently as a referee for promotions all over Asia.
In ‘Body Politic,’ The Audience is The Art
BANGKOK — An unusual street display turns the audience itself into the spectacle. Through performance art, an artist encourages not only physical participation but...
Do You Butoh? International Fest Starts Friday
BANGKOK — The flexibility and complexity of human flesh will take the stage Friday through six artists in the upcoming International Butoh Festival.
Get Epic Star Wars Feels With Full Symphonic Force
BANGKOK — The rousing chorus as sith apprentice Darth Maul and jedis Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi duel. The powerful dirge that welcomes Emperor Palpatine to the second Death Star. Those poignant notes that accompany Han Solo leaving Leia’s side to pay his debt to Jabba the Hutt.
Bangkok Quickies: Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
BANGKOK — Smash a pinata, bottom up a margarita and pull out your Latin side to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.