A MUSIC-DRAMA
in movement and song
by Distinguished Silpathorn Artist of Thailand, Somtow Sucharitkul
… The legendary City of Ayuthaya, which is about to embark on a war with its bitter enemy the Kingdom of Pegu, ruled by the ambitious and expansionist King Tabengshaveti. Ayuthaya’s dynasty is in chaos because of a succession of assassinations and all hopes for the future rest in the young Prince Thian, who is concealed in a monastery and who has taken a monk’s vows, leaving behind his beautiful wife Suriyothai.
Somtow Sucharitkul’s ballet-opera is a rich pageant of selected scenes from the history of that conflict, beginning with Prince Thian being acclaimed King of Ayuthaya and ending with Suriyothai’s heroic sacrifice which saves her husband and her kingdom.
Designed for a cast of dancers and singers and a large symphony orchestra combined with classical Thai instruments, this music-drama is a new stylistic fusion, inspired in equal parts by classical Thai dance drama, opera, ballet, and ancient Thai temple murals. The music drama will feature some of Thailand’s finest singers, dancers, and musicians.
May 27-29. 2016, at Thailand Cultural Center (main auditorium)
Friday, May 27 at 20.00 hrs.
Saturday, May 28 Matinee at 14.00 hrs.
Saturday, May 28 at 20.00 hrs.
Sunday, May 29 Matinee* at 14.00 (*sold out)
Sunday, May 29 at 20.00 hrs.
Tickets : 3000 – 2000 – 1000 – 600 Baht
50 {1e9df3ff221fec67f2b46c55bd82e9961ae187e1b606f79864c8b507548386d0} discount for seniors (65 up) and students with ID
Special discount for groups (15 and up) – please contact Bangkok Opera Foundation
Tel. (02) 231-5273, (089) 136-9981; Fax (02) 231-5280