January 8, 2009 | Bangkok
Issue #269: Why I Exercise

Stage: Dec5-Dec11, 2008

Stage: Dec5-Dec11, 2008

December 3rd, 2008

Rendezvous With my Alter. This dramatic dance production follows an unconventional and brilliant dancer as she struggles to find herself and come to terms with the realities of friendship, love and betrayal. Dec 7-8, 14-15, (Sun at 7pm, Mon at 7:30pm). B800-1,500. At Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre, Charoenkrung Rd., 08-1337-8047.

Theme of the Vagabonds. A love-triangle musical incoporating 24 classics by Suntharaporn. Starring Sarawut Martthong and Panadda Ruangwut in lead roles. Dec 20-21. B1,000-3,500. At Thailand Cultural Center, Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-262-3456.

Ongoing

Studio 9: Dining Theatre by the River. Experience first class performances, from dance and music to poetry and acrobatics, while experiencing life on the river. Fri-Sat, 7:30-10:30pm. At Patravadi Theatre, 69/1 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Rd., 02-866-2144, 02-412-7287/8. www.patravaditheatre.com.

Birth of Ganesha. Performed with Thai classical singing and an orchestra this traditional Thai puppet play tells the story of the birth of the half-elephant, half-human Hindu God, Ganesha. Daily, 8-9:15pm. B400 (Thais), B900 (foreigners). At The Traditional Thai Puppet Theater (Joe Louis), Suan Lum Night Bazaar, 1875 Rama 4 Rd., 02-252-9683/4. www.thaipuppet.com.

Hanuman Chankamhaeng. The tale of the Hindu heroic monkey warrior in a khon-masked dance. Fri, Sat, 7:30pm. At Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre, Charoenkrung Rd., 02-262-3456.

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