Sala Chalermkrung

Khon for the crowds.                                   

Sala Chalermkrung

……......Ask Thais and a majority will agree Khon is among the highest of performing arts and should be treasured. Problem is, previous performances lasted an entire day and many with the best intentions fell asleep instead. Good news comes with Khon Sala Chalermkrung; this contemporary version has been considerably abridged while retaining the grace of a traditional performance. In a little more than an hour, you can view all eight acts of the Thai Ramayana and see authentic movements exacted with amazing skill. It’s a good litmus test for those contemplating a full-length Khon.

            Since 2006, the troupe has been performing excerpts of the legendary Hanuman Chankamhaeng. One Friday so Saturday night, sacrifice that bucket of popcorn and humdrum movie to see an authentic Thai artform. Khon-isfaction guaranteed.

BKK first: Sala Chalermkrung Theatre was opened in 1933 by King Rama Ⅶ in coordination with the 150 year anniversary of Bangkok. In a gesture of beneficence to his subjects, he built the theatre using his own funds. On July 2^nd, 1933 the doors opened – becoming Thailand’s first movie theater with sound and Asia’s most modern air-conditioned theatre.

Khon Sala Chalermkrung

Chareonkrung Road

(Near the Old Siam Plaza)

River Ferry Memorial Bridge Pier

19.30 Fri-Sat

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