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Promoted as a showcase of Thailand’s cultural and dramatic heritage, the newly-opened Aksra Theatre proudly presents exquisite performances of traditional Thai puppetry thereby helping to support and preserve this dying art form for future generations.
Presented under the name, Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek, the Thai puppetry shows have been added to the theatre’s regular programme from July 2008 onwards. Aksra Theatre is situated on the 3rd Floor of the King Power Complex on Rangnam Road.
Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek is performed by a budding new troupe of traditional Thai puppeteers that have learned the art of traditional Thai puppetry by Thailand’s legendary puppet master, Mr Sakorn Yangkhiawsod, one of Thai kingdom’s distinguished National Artist in the Performing Arts.
Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek preserves the original form and style of the puppet play using finer and more complex techniques than most puppet dramas. Each puppet requires the synchronized efforts of three puppeteers who control the puppet’s spindle, arms and legs to produce highly animated and life-like movements. The synchronized gestures are gracefully performed.
Aksra has created more than 110 traditional Thai puppets for 10 different stories. The troupe has also created a spectacular show by incorporating short scenes from a selection of stories that are presented as a medley.
Elaborate scenes relate stories taken from the Ramakien epic, Japanese and Korean songs and lively Thai folk dance. The performance also features Wong Chongkraben, an orchestra consisting of traditional Thai musical instruments as well as universal ones.
In the realm of contemporary cultural performances, the dramatic theatrical scenes combined with stage techniques renders Aksra’s colourful and spectacular presentation of traditional Thai puppetry is outstanding and quite unique.
Aksra Theatre
Located in the middle of Bangkok, Aksra Theatre is a medium size theatre with 600 seats. Inspired by Baroque style, Aksra Theatre is embellished with the majestic decoration that draws its essence from Thai traditional art and interior. Aksra Theatre provides a fully and advanced equipped stage that can host spectacular performances and events. Attached to Aksra Theatre are Scene Shop, a souvenir shop, and Scene Bar, a bar with a panoramic terrace.
Aksra Theatre is part of the King Power Complex duty-free shopping centre, the Ramayana international buffet and “Pullman Bangkok Kingpower, a five-star hotel property.
King Power Duty Free recognizes the importance of the Thai puppets and has granted support to preserve this rare traditional art form for the benefit of future generations.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Tuesday – Friday: 19.00
Saturday – Sunday: 13.00 and 19.00
Ticket Price: 800 baht
Special discount: 50% for King Power member and 25% for regular audience.
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| Access: BTS – Victory Monument Station From Suvarnabhumi Airport 45 minutes by shuttle bus or taxi |
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Aksra Theatre
8/1 Rangnam Road, Thanon-Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Tel: +66 (0) 2677 8888 ext. 5678
Web site: www.aksratheatre.com
Scene Bar Tel: +66 (0) 2677 8888 ext. 5688
Scene Shop Tel: +66 (0) 2677 8888 ext. 5666
Opening hours
Aksra Theatre: Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 – 22.00
Scene Bar: daily: 11.00 – 22.00
Scene Shop: daily: 10.00 – 22.00
The Natayasala Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre
At Suan-Lum Night Bazaar
The Natayasala traditional Thai small puppet theatre was formerly known as the Joe Louis Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre. Founded by Sakorn Yangkhiawsod, (more widely known as Joe Louis), one of Thailand's top puppet masters and the country's last 'Grand Master' of small puppet performers, his sons and grandchildren as custodians of the art, perpetuate the legacy and stage daily performances of Hun Lakhon Lek traditional Thai small puppets at the Natayasala traditional Thai small puppet theatre situated at Suan-Lum Night Bazaar.
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