For a decade Thailand has recognized its great living artists with the prestigious Silpathorn Award. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, works from all 52 Silpathorn winners are being shown and a series of workshops and lectures kick off tomorrow through March 23.
Seven new performances will be staged under the art direction of renegade dance master Pichet Klunchun,
Novelist Chart Korbjitti and painter Chalermchai Kositpipat, Silpathorn winners who went on to be named National Artists, are among the participants who will share their knowledge with other artists and the public.
Entry to all events is free.
Here are the performances, as presented by the Office of Contemporary Art And Culture:
1. Trom (Sorrow)
by Manop Meejamrat (Performing Arts, 2005)
Exploration of the last 40 minutes of life
6pm to 8:30pm, Friday
The National Theatre (Small Theatre)
Somdet Phra Pin Klao
Limited seating available
Reservations: 091-778-1876 or 080-924-0002
2. Chitta Nakhon
by Nimit Pipithkul, (Performing Arts, 2007), composition by Narong Prangcharoen (Music, 2008)
Thai puppet show for audiences of all ages
2pm to 4pm, Saturday
Prachauthit Road Soi 61
Limited to 40 people
3. Mahasamutr (The Ocean)
by Janaprakal Chandruang (Performing Arts, 2009), Win Lyovarin (Literature, 2006), Pichet Klunchun (Performing Arts, 2006), Bruce Gaston (Distinguished, 2009)
Janaprakal’s adaptation of Buddhist teachings
7pm to 8pm, Sunday
Prachauthit Road Soi 61
Limited to 100 people
4. Krao Nai
by Pichet Klunchun,(Performing Arts, 2006) composition by Bruce Gaston (Distinguished, 2009)
Exploring the Thai spirit through performing contemporary arts with a new impression
7pm onwards, March 19
Prachauthit Road Soi 61
Limited to 100 people
5. Nithan Zen
by Nikorn Saetang (Nikorn Saetang, 2010) and Win Leowarin (Literature, 2006)
Nithan Zen is a play Adpated from Leowarin’s “Mangkon Zen,” by Nikorn and his 8×8 Theatre
7pm to 8pm, March 20
Prachauthit Road Soi 61
Limited seating available
6. Mangkon Salat Kret
by Pradit Prasarttong (Performing arts, 2004) and Thunska Pansittivorakul (Film, 2007)
Stage performance by Pradit which is inspired by Thunska’s “The Terrorists” film about Puey Ungphakorn, an notable Thai bureaucrat who shaping of economic development and system of higher education.
7pm to 8pm, March 22
Prachauthit Road Soi 61
Limited seating available
7. Shadow-Body
by Sineenadh Keitprapa (Performing arts, 2008) and Pinaree Sanpitak (Visual arts, 2007)
Body expression and movement performed by Sineenadh which explores gender issues inspired by Pinaree’s artwork, which is also featured in performance
7pm to 8pm, March 23
Prachauthit Road Soi 61
Limited seating available
Reservations: 091-778-1876 or 080-924-0002
More details on this event at https://www.facebook.com/pklifework
PHOTO: Pichet Klunchun Dance Co.
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