Bangkok Playhouse Theatres

Inside Aksra Theatre Auditorium

If you Tire of Travel, you are Tired of Life

Grahame Pike

Some say that if you tire of London, you are tired of life. While that may not be entirely accurate, (depending on your perspective) it certainly cannot be said about the sheer thrill of vibrant Bangkok. However I stand to correction. I have visited both city's. Been there done that and bought the T-shirt too.

But before I continue, I just have to tell you that T-shirts in Bangkok are way way cheaper than they are in London. Now where exactly was I... Oh! yes...

Now what was it that they could possibly have meant when concocting that statement. Was it about the people, was it about the places of interest, was it about the underground. Surely not the theatre. No not the that. While the theatre in London is truly spectacular and should not be missed, I personally believe Bangkok has a lot more on offer. The theatre here is a phenomenal.

Not only are there breathtaking theatre performances, there are classical music concerts, jazz concerts, rock concerts, (both local and international) Thai traditional, contemporary and modern dance incorporating all the latest trends such as hip-hop. It doesn't end there either. There are circus shows, puppet shows, juggling shows, photography, film and fashion exhibitions, not to mention absurd cabaret. Thai people love to entertain and be entertained.

Below is a list of all the most important art playhouse theatres in and around Bangkok. I will try to give you directions to each and every one. Failing that,
I will at least tell you how to get to them, most of which are easily accessible using either the river boat express service, the taxi or a Tuk Tuk. Click on my Cultural Festival Guide to see the type of performances taking place there.

Outside Patravadi Theatre

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Patravadi Theatre

The theatre is idyllically positioned in a tranquil garden setting from where you can enjoy a meal in the open-air restaurant while watching local shows taking place in the garden theatre. There are two studio theatres, a souvenir shop a gallery and a number of fully serviced rooms and apartments on the grounds.

To get there, take the Sky Train to Taksin Station and depart at Exit 1 gate. Then take the Chao Praya Express Boat from Taksin Pier to Wanglang Pier. From there, you turn left into Soi Wanglang. You'll see a small supermarket on the the corner. Patravadi Theatre is about a 600 metre walk from there. The physical address is 69/1 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Road, Siriraj, Bangkok.

Patravadi Theatre Souvenir Shop

Patravadi Theatre

Places of Interest in the Vicinity

If you are lucky, you might even come across the annual kite flying festival or if real good fortune will have it, stumble upon the Amulet Market nearby.

Other places of interest include Wat Mahathat where meditation classes are held and the National Museum where a magnificent range of arts and crafts from every period of Thai history are displayed. Go out there and have fun.

Aksra Theatre Auditorium

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Aksra Theatre

Shows presented here are mostly traditional Chinese, Korean and Thai dance and classical music, Thai folk dance and music and a number of astounding puppet shows. However the theatre is also host to the annual Miss Thailand beauty pageant and live music concerts as diverse from that of rock to jazz.

Getting there is easy. Take the Sky Train to the Victory Monument Station. Once there, take a short walk away from the monument on Phaya Thai Road, then turn left into Rangnam Road. Better still, take the taxi. At the bottom of this page you will find a map giving you directions to the Aksra theatre.

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

To get there take the Sky Train to the National Stadium Station. The 3rd floor entrance is connected to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Opposite is the famous MBK Shopping Mall and the Siam Discovery Centres.

Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre

Getting there is easy as it is accessible by both the Sky Train or the Bangkok Metro. You could also travel there by bus, taxi or Tuk Tuk. Below is a map giving you directions to the theatre or should I say, Chulalongkorn University.

While I have made every effort to ensure that the information appearing on this playhouse theatre site is correct and up to date, I cannot accept liability for any loss, direct or indirect, resulting from the reports represented here.

Directions to Playhouse Theatres

Patravadi Theatre

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Aksra Theatre

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