Bangkok is home to a number of theatres, which usually feature traditional performances such as the khon masked dance, or modern Western theatre–influenced plays and performances.
List of theatres
editGovernment institutions
editAcademic institutions
editThese theatres serve their respective academic theatre programmes.[1]
- Nakarin Theatre, Srinakharinwirot University[1]
- Patravadi Theatre (by Patravadi Mejudhon)[1][2]
- Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts, Chulalongkorn University[1]
Commercial theatres
editThese commercial establishments show a wide range of programmes, both local and imported.[1]
- Aksra Theatre[1]
- Calypso Cabaret, Asiatique[1]
- M Theatre[1]
- Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, The Esplanade[1]
- Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre[1]
- Siam Niramit[1] (until 2021)
Multi-purpose venues
editThese multi-purpose venues are sometimes used for theatrical productions.
- CenterPoint Playhouse, CentralWorld[1]
- Impact Arena[1]
- Royal Paragon Hall[1]
- Thailand Cultural Centre[1]
Small theatre spaces
editThese are usually rented to small independent theatre groups.
- BlueBox Studio, M Theatre[1]
- Crescent Moon Space, Pridi Banomyong Institute[1]
- Democrazy Theatre Studio[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- "Stages: Thailand". Samuel L Leiter (ed). Encyclopedia of Asian Theatre. Volume 2: O-Z. Greenwood Press. 2007. Page 696.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Denison, Michael A. (2012). "Contemporary Thai Theatre". SPAFA Journal. 22 (1). ISSN 0858-1975.
- ^ ชุมพล ชะนะมา (2019). ยุคทองของนาฏยศิลป์ไทยร่วมสมัยในประเทศไทย [The golden age of Thai contemporary dance] (PhD thesis) (in Thai). Chulalongkorn University. doi:10.58837/CHULA.THE.2019.837.