WHAT’S ON:
THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND
MUSIC & DANCE TPO concert
Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya campus Nov 8 at 7pm and Nov 9 at 4pm
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra opens Season 15 with the “New Horizons” concert featuring Narong Prangcharoen’s sparkling work, New Horizons, and Mahler’s Symphony No.6, nicknamed Tragic for its mournful finale. Leading the orchestra will be maestro Alfonso Scarano.
Tickets cost 400, 600, 800, 1,000 and 5,000 baht from thaiticketmajor.com and PMH Box Office. Visit thailandphil.com.
Engelbert to croon in Bangkok
Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Lardprao, Phahon Yothin Road Nov 10 at 5.30pm
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of HM the Queen presents a charity gala dinner concert titled “Engelbert Humperdinck: The Angel On My Shoulder Tour”. The 83-year-old legendary pop singer croon crowd favourites such as the evergreen hits — Release Me, Quando Quando Quando, Spanish Eyes and Am I That Easy To Forget?.
Tickets cost 25,000 baht (250,000 baht per table of 10) including dinner from thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-354-8365—8 ext 323 and 081-647-6049.
French dance
HostBKK, Rama IV
Nov 14-15 at 7.30pm
Naif Production from France presents a dance performance titled Des Gestes Blancs performed by Sylvian and Charlie, a father and son duo who try a physical approach to the notion of the paternal bond. Together, they explore the figure of a father and that of a child. All that is left to do is to dance without making any additional fuss. The show is part of the Unfolding Kafka Festival 2019.
Tickets cost 800 baht from ticketmelon. com. Visit unfoldingkafkafestival.com.
Musical theatre
Aksra Theatre, the King Power Complex Bangkok, Rang Nam Road Nov 16 at 5pm and 8pm “Broadway in Bangkok … unplugged” is a unique and exciting production featuring iconic songs from old and new Broadway musicals including Les Misérables, In The Heights, The Phantom Of The Opera, Wicked, Rent, West Side Story, Beauty And The Beast and Miss Saigon. They will be performed by two international musical superstars — Daniel Koek and Harriet
Jones. Joining them on stage will be the talented winners of the RBSO’s 2019 Young Talent Sings Broadway Concert.
Tickets cost 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 baht from thaiticketmajor.com. There are stay packages from 3,884 baht available at Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel (call 02-680-9999).
Rock with Elvis
TOT Auditorium Hall
Chaeng Wattana Road
Nov 16-17, 10am-8pm
“The Legend Of Elvis In Legacy Of 42” will see two of the world’s most celebrated Elvis impersonators — Rob Kingsley from the UK and Tim Welch from the US — sharing the stage in a concert scheduled for Nov 17 at 2pm. The concert will also see Thailand’s very own Elvis impersonators who will don extravagant jumpsuits, performing a selection of songs from movies, as well as hit songs from the 50s to the 70s. They include Jeerasak Pinsuwan, Vasu Sangsingkeo, Jaruek Viriyakit, Arthur Husain, Elvich Phatihatakorn, Waming El’ and Satawat Tungarat. On exhibit on both days will be authentic Elvis memorabilia and collectibles on loan from collectors from around the world.
Tickets for the concert cost 900, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 baht from Counter Services at all branches of 7-Eleven and allticket.com. Admission to the exhibition is 300 baht per day (free for holders of concert tickets). Call 064-535-6970.
Indie music fest
Live Park, Rama IX
Nov 16-17 at noon
Organised by Have You Heard?, Seen Scene Space and Fungjai, the “Leo Presents Maho Rasop Festival 2019” will gather a selection of artists from around the world to perform their unique music style ranging from indie, pop, hip-hop, metal to electronic. There will be three stages with the line-up including Bombay Bicycle Club from the UK, The Horrors, The Drums, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Badbandnotgood.
Tickets cost 2,990 baht (3,990 baht for a two-day pass) from ticketmelon.com.
THEATRE An Athenian tragedy
Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts, Faculty of Arts Chulalongkorn University Phaya Thai Road
Until Nov 17 at 7.30pm WednesdaySaturday, plus a 2pm show on Saturday and Sunday
The Department of Dramatic Arts, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn
University is staging the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. Translated and directed by Nopamat Veohong, the play is the story of Oedipus, a king who has tried to escape the prophecy that he would murder his own father and marry his own mother without knowing that his attempts would fulfil his fate.
Tickets cost 800 baht (400 baht for students). Visit dramaartschula.com or call 02-218-4802.
Fringe festival
Creative Industries, 2nd floor M Theatre, New Phetchaburi Road Nov 15-16 at 7.30pm
Organised by Bangkok Community Theatre, the “BCT Fringe Festival 2019” is an informal, fun night of theatre comprising six separate short productions and a series of musical numbers featuring both first time and experienced performers. Some of the presentations are finished products and others are still a work in progress.
Tickets cost 300 baht from ticketmelon.com. Visit bangkokcommunitytheatre.com.
Emperor’s message
KBank Siam-Pic Ganesha Theatre 7th floor of Siam Centre One, Rama I Nov 15-17 at 8pm
Following the recent success of
Pinocchio The Original, Bangkok International Artists Guild (BIAG), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents A Message From An Emperor, a loosely adaptation of A Message From The Emperor, The Trial, In A Penal Colony and
Before The Law by German-language novelist Franz Kafka. Directed by Maurizio Mistretta, the performance features original music composition by maestro Alberto Firrincieli.
Tickets cost 700 baht (500 for students) from ticketmelon.com/biag/kafka.
FAIRS & SALES Food expo
Grand Hall, The Mall Bangkae Phetkasem Road
Until Nov 13, 11am-9pm
Held under the “Asian Taste Fest” theme, “The Mall Bangkok Food Expo 2019” features a variety of the finest cuisines from over 200 famous restaurants from across Asia. There are sumptuous dishes from 20 local restaurants guaranteed by the Shell Chuan Chim; delectable dishes that won the Bib Gourmand award; signature dishes from famous restaurants from all over Asia; as well as desserts, drinks and snacks from popular shops from social media. The expo will then move to EmQuartier from Nov 13-17 and The Mall Thapra from Dec 5-11. Call 02-310-2080.
Once in Siam
Main Atrium, 1st floor
Seacon Square, Srinakarin Road Nov 8-17, 11am-8pm
The “Once In Siam” fair will take visitors back in time to learn some rarely-heard crucial events that occurred during the reigns of King Rama III and King Rama V. On display are replicas of Phra Chulachomklao Fort built to deal with the French battleship in the Franco-Siamese War and the Red Purse Money that helped Siam avoid being colonised. Visitors will also learn about the importance of the first Royal Thai Mint, including the first sets of coins and banknotes, Thailand Post and the first postal stamps. Also exhibited are a reproduction of a royal pavilion for star gazing and Gor Khor lottery, Thailand’s original government lottery.
Call 02-721-8888.
Get up close with Naga
Seacon Bangkae, Phetkasem Road Nov 8-17, 11am-8pm
“The Miracle Of Naga” fair portrays the legend of the Phaya Naga originated in the Mekong River. Visitors are invited to learn about the mystical places related to the mythical creatures through replicas of the cave believed to be an entrance to the Underwater Kingdom and the holy well from Kham Chanot forest in Ubon Ratchathani. The province’s exquisite Sirindhorn Wararam Temple, aka Wat Rueng Sang, is also unveiled at the fair. Replicas of a Naga Fireballs parade is exhibited while the atmosphere of the parade at the bank of Mekong River is presented on a giant screen.
Call 02-454-7777.
Sign and ads expo
Impact Exhibition Hall 6-7 Muang Thong Thani
Nov 14-16, 10am-8pm and
Nov 17, 10am-7pm
“Sign Asia Expo 2019 And Apppexpo Thailand” is a signage trade show of products, services and innovation of sign and advertisement, digital and LED printing from 450 booths. There will also be showcases, workshops and demonstrations and business matching services.
Visit signasiaexpo.com or call 02-574-6511 ext 102-103.
GET-TOGETHERS Beautiful life
Lido Connect, Rama I
Nov 9-10, 1pm-10pm
UNHCR and Lifeis Group are holding
the “Life Is Beautiful — No Boundaries For Sharing”, a lifestyle event featuring several Thai leading artists, singers and new generations of fresh talent who will lead a culture of sharing within the community and raise funds to support the response to the current global refugee crisis. The two-day event will be packed with creative lifestyle activities, arts, music, flea market and real experience of a Refugee Housing Unit. The highlight will be a charity concert by Nop Ponchamni, P.O.P., Yokee Playboy, 2 Days Ago Kids and Triumphs Kingdom on Nov 10 from 2pm-7pm.
Tickets to the concert cost 1,600 and 2,100 baht from thaiticketmajor.com. Visit bit.ly/LIFEiSBEAUTiFUL_FB.
River festival
10 riverfront venues along
Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Nov 9-11, 5pm-10.30pm
Held under the “River Consonance” theme, the fifth “River Festival 2019” will feature cultural performances with an extravagant light and sound show, as well as community shops. This is the only event where tourists can visit five temples — Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Wat Prayurawongsawat, Wat Kalayanamitr and Wat Rakhang — at night and have fun shopping and joining with many activities at the other five venues — Yodpiman River Walk, Tha Maharaj, Asiatique the Riverfront, Lhong 1919, and SookSiam@ IconSiam. There will be live music of various genres performed by students from 11 universities at all venues.
Visit riverfestivalthailand.com.
Majestic evening
River Park of IconSiam Charoen Nakhon Road
Nov 11, 4.30pm-10pm
Held to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival, the “IconSiam Chao Phraya River of Glory” will see the show-up of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Thai Chakri costumes for the first time; a light and sound waterworks display presented alongside a shadow puppet performance to portray the historically significant landmarks along the majestic Chao Phraya River; a parade of Nang Noppamas beauties, a Nang Noppamas beauty pageant; and a mini concert by country music idol Got Jakraphun.
There will be free shuttle boat services available at Lhong 1919 pier, Si Phraya pier, CAT Building pier and Sathorn pier; as well as shuttle bus and van services from IconSiam to Din Daeng and IconSiam to Krung Thonburi BTS Station and Wongwian Yai BTS Station; until midnight. For schedules, call 02-495-7080.
Charity art auction
Waldolf Astoria Bangkok Hotel Ratchadamri Road
Nov 12, 11am-9.30pm
TMB and Christie’s Thailand present a charity art auction showcasing 15 fine arts by professional artists and national artists including Thawan Duchanee, Pratuang Emjaroen, Preecha Thaotong and Chakrabhand Posayakrit. All the pieces will be exhibited from 11am-4pm and the charity auction will be held on the same day from 6pm-9.30pm. All proceeds will go to TMB foundation to support the Fai-Fah project and other public charity activities to empower the youth and their communities.
Call 02-252-3684.
Special lifestyle products
Fashion Hall, Siam Paragon, Rama I Nov 12, 1pm-3pm
Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage is launching a special collection of lifestyle products called “Doi Tung & Friends 2019” which features a design collaboration between four celebrities — Kullawit Laosuksri, Sombatsara Teerasaroch, Vatanika Patamasingh Na Ayudhya, and Kimberley Anne Woltemas — and Doi Tung craftsmen. The four celebs will talk about the project and showcase the products at the launch event. The collection comprises soft natural-coloured textile pillows, ceramic lamps, chic two-styled bags, ropes, and slippers. All items will be available for sale at Doi Tung & Friends pop-store which will open its doors at the Star Dome on M floor from Nov 13-Dec 1.
Call 02-252-7114 ext 332.
CONFERENCE Literature
Multi-function Room, 1st floor Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Pathumwan intersection
Nov 9, 4pm-6pm
The Embassy of Italy is holding the “Stories Of The East, Stories Of The West” conference featuring many topics to be discussed in a debate open to public participation. The discussion will be stimulated by the reading of excerpts from an anthology of micro-stories gathered and published for this occasion. Both Italian and Thai authors will be addressing the theme of cultural identity and cross-cultural encounters. Speakers include Igino Domanin, Prof Paolo Euron, Lawrence Osborne, Fabio Novel and Asst Prof Verita Sriratana, with poet and writer Naowarat Pongpaiboon as special guest.
Call 02-250-4970.