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Bangkok Theatre Festival 2019 will be taking place at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and other venues starting next month. Under the theme “Theatre Farm”, the festival packs stage plays and performances from diverse genres, taking on a variety of subjects such as romantic drama musicals to political black comedy. Tickets are now on sale.

Arabian Nights The Musical

Nov 8 at 8pm and Nov 9-10 at

2pm and 8pm (150 minutes) at Saeng Arun Art and Culture Center on Sathon 10

After a king sentenced his queen to death for having an affair, he keeps on marrying virgin girls only to execute them the next morning. A woman then offers herself as a bride to save the lives of other female villagers. Tickets are 690 baht for adults and 500 baht for students. Reserve tickets at 094-894-9009.

Si Quey Chapter 1

Nov 9-10 at 1pm and 2.30pm (50 minutes)

This play is inspired by the story of the famous alleged murderer. The imaginary tale invites audiences to explore the minds of the characters and also their own.

Tickets are 400 baht. Reserve at facebook. com/toolongtheatre.

Sneak Preview: Broken Chords The Musical

Nov 9-10, 2.30pm (30 minutes)

Personal differences such as age, lifestyle and personality bring a rift to three relationships. In the end, how many of them will be able to overcome the obstacles and push through? FahFun Production presents a special look into their new musical, which will be fully staged at the end of November. Admission is free. Visit facebook.com/ FahFunProduction.

I Am Don Quixote

Nov 9 at 4.30pm and 8pm, Nov 10 at 3pm and 6.30pm (60 minutes)

Anatta Theatre brings a folk

likay musical performance to tell the story of a businessman who has gone mad from a bad economy. Wearing the guise of the famous knight, he seeks justice in a world of broken dreams.

Tickets are 500 baht.

For reservation, contact Line ID: anattatheatre or call 094-492-4424.

La Nuit Que J’ai Aime (In Thai: That Night I Love Joshua Wong)

Nov 14-17 and 20-24, 7.30pm (90 minutes) at Goose Life Space near BTS Sanam Pao

This black comedy by Qrious Theatre follows Coco, a middleaged conservative transgender woman who dives into a mental crisis after discovering her young family member looks like Joshua Wong, an activist she hates.

Tickets are 500 baht for general admission, 450 baht for students and 400 baht for Early Bird (available until Oct 15). The show is suitable for audiences aged 15 and over. There are English subtitles. For reservations, call 086-572-8077 or visit facebook.com/ QriousTheatre.

For full programme and details, visit bangkoktheatrefest.com.