Circus

 
The world's most legendary circus premieres its first show in Thailand. Under the tutelage of director Franco Dragone, the ninth edition of the show takes you into the imaginary world of Zoey, a girl who wishes to escape her mundane daily life. Expect
acrobatic artistry from over 100 performers along with exceptional sound and stage production. Eleven rounds of performances, with 4:30pm rounds from Jul 30-Aug 2. Jul 29-Aug 3, 8pm.
Impact Arena, Popular Rd. B1,000-5,000 from Thaiticketmajor.

Musicals

 
A dark musical that follows the story of a family after one of them mysteriously disappears. Directed by Rattapong Pinyosopon. Reservations at 085-188-5135. Through Jul 5.
Crescent Moon Space, 65/1 Thonglor Rd., 02-3813860. B500. BTS Thong Lo.
 
 
A musical adaptation of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami's first novel, in which an unnamed boy living in the 1970s befriends a rich heir during his 19 days of school break. A collaboration between 206 performing troupe and Sun Dance Theater. B350 for students. Reservations at 088-018-5966 and 095-694-9891. Extra 2pm rounds on weekends, and no performance on Jul 7. Jul 4-12, 7:30pm.
Thonglor Art Space, , 58/14-15 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), B500. BTS Thong Lo.

Opera

 
Recently premiered in the US to rave reviews, this is the latest production by renowned Thai-American composer Somtow Sucharitkul, known for his contemporary take on opera. Sponsored by Skylight Music Theatre (Milwaukee, USA), Department of Cultural Promotion and Opera Siam, the fantasy opera is a short story of an abused young boy and a troubled counsellor who enter an imaginary world filled with dragons and princesses. This is said to be the composer's best production to date. Jul 15-16, 8pm.
Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B500-2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

Theater

 
A two-person, three-act production by For What Theatre, which followsthe story of a pair of siblings who meet up to make merit for their late father. Shows run Thu-Mon. Ticket reservations at 086-787-7155. More details at forwhattheatre@gmail.com. Jul 16-27, 8pm.
Crescent Moon Space, 65/1 Thonglor Rd., 02-3813860. B400. BTS Thong Lo.
 
 
For their co-directorial debut, B-Floor's core members Sarut Komalittipong and Sasapin Siriwanij put on a physical theater performance that commemorates the 101st anniversary of the First World War. Mon-Thu shows at 8pm and Sun shows at 4pm. Early Bird tickets at B425, available through Jul 15. Tickets available at bfloortheatre@gmail.com and 089-167-4039. Jul 19-Aug 3, 4pm.
B-Floor Theater, Pridi Banomyong Institute, Soi Thonglor, Sukhumvit Rd., 089-167-4039. B450. BTS Thong Lo.
 
 
PETER PAN: FAITH, TRUST & PIXIE DUST
The monthly roundup ends with the popular annual play by the students of the Architecture Faculty of Chulalongkorn University, with their creative adaptation of the epic tale of the lost boys, and Wendy's journey to Neverland. Jul 30-Aug 2, Aug 6-9, 7pm. 1:30pm on weekends.
Mahitaladhibesra Building, Chulalongkorn University. Phayathai Rd. B260-290. www.showbooking.com