P3 - SKINS
By Jitti Chompee x Pascale Blaison presented by BICT Fest (France and Thailand)
Genre: Contemporary dance with shadow puppetry
Duration: 40 minutes
Suitable for: Children from 6 years old
Language: Non-verbal
Ticket Price: Children under 16 years 300 THB/ticket
Adults 600 THB/ticket
Week 1
Venue: Sodsai Pantoomkomol Center for Dramatic Arts, 6th Floor,
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Building, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University
Capacity: 150 seats
Showtime:
- Fri 2 August 2024 at 19:00
- Sat 3 August 2024 at 19:00
- Sun 4 August 2024 at 19:00
Week 2
Venue: Benjakitti Forest Park Museum
Capacity: Unlimited (open space)
Showtime:
- Sat 10 August 2024 at 18:30
- Sun 11 August 2024 at 18:30
"SKINS" is a collaborative work by Thai choreographer and director Jitti Chompee and French puppet maker Pascale Blaison, supported by the Institut Francaise and the French Embassy in Thailand. It reinterprets one of Thailand's oldest traditional performances, "Nang Yai," into a contemporary dance with shadow puppetry. Audiences of all ages can enjoy a fresh take on the classic "Quarrel of the Monkeys" scene, deconstructing the conventional "Jab-Ling-Hua-Kam" prelude that often predicts conflict between black and white monkeys.
"Duality" is at the heart of this multi-art form and multicultural performance. Taking inspiration from the ancient Nang Yai Shadow puppet tradition, "SKINS" invites audiences to delve into the interplay between light and darkness, often representing the contrast between good and evil. Through the characters of the black and white monkeys, performed by Padung Jumpan and Rajanikara Kaewdee, viewers are encouraged to ponder whether their apparent opposition is genuine or if a more intricate dynamic underlies their relationship.
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BICT Fest 2024 is bringing joy to friends, young ones, and families once again in full swing from August 2-11. Our theme "Cross the Threshold, follow your butterflies" 🦋 invites all ages to explore the world of imagination through various forms of performing arts from Thailand and abroad. These include 13 performances from 8 countries with contemporary dance, puppetry, interactive performances, delightful outdoor shows in the park, workshops from the artists, creative activities, and discussions for theatre makers. ✨
🦋Or see full festival details at https://bictfest.com/2024/
