Opera: Les Mamelles de Tiresias by Francis Poulenc. The opening night features the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nicolas Kruger performing Francis Poulenc’s comical opera to mark the 50th anniversary of Poulenc’s death. With English and Thai subtitles. May 17-19, 8pm. Thailand Cultural Centre. B800-1,200 from Thaiticketmajor.
Exhibition: Water at the Heart of Science. As it’s the UN’s year of International Water Cooperation, the Institut Francais’s Institute for Research and Development presents a photographic series to build awareness of water scarcity, one of the biggest problems facing the world today. May 20-Jul 20. Science Square, 4/F Chamchuri Square.
Yo Gee Ti. Contemporary dance by ten French and Taiwanese dancers choreographed by Mourad Merzouki which combine contemporary and hip hop styles with fashion. May 25, 8pm. Aksra Theatre King Power. B600-800 from Thaiticketmajor.
Hip Hop Battle. Individuals and groups of dancers compete in the hip hop dance categories of b-boying, popping, locking and experimental to win the first prize of B18,000. Those interested should apply at cheno99flava@hotmail.com before May 19. Teams must consist of 6-7 dancers. Registration is on battle day at 11am. May 26, 1pm. Alliance Francaise Bangkok.
Limousine Siam Roads Concert and Exhibition. The French band Limousine, consisting of Laurent Bardainne (saxophone, keyboard and piano), David Aknin (percussion), Maxime Delpierre (guitar) and Federic Soulard (keyboard), celebrate their love of Thai music, especially molam, by collaborating with Yodh Warong, a Thai molam specialist they met on their first trip to Thailand. Performance at Sonic Ekkamai on May 29, 9pm (B500 including one drink). Photographic series by Agnes Dherbeys at Chez Pepin Restaurant from May 27-Jun 3.
Vertical/Horizontal. A photographic series capturing the daily lives of the middle-class population living in three major Southeast Asian cities—Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok—by Francoise Huguier. Recently awarded the Photography Prize from the Paris Beaux-Arts Academy and exhibited there last year. May 31-Jun 30. Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre.
Erection. Physical and poetic performance by Pierre Rigal about the struggles of human evolution incorporating electronic tunes and light show. Jun 7-8, 8pm. Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre of Dramatic Arts, Chulalongkorn University. B500 from Thaiticketmajor.
La Jetee. Special screening of post-nuclear war sci-fi film La Jetee (1962) by French director Chris Marker, together with a newly produced soundtrack by Bangkok party collective, Wrong Disco, spinning live. Jun 8, 6pm. Viva & Aviv, River City. B250 (1 drink).
Transports Exceptionnels. After performing more than 600 performances all around the world, the unique dance show featuring a duo and an excavator (yes, an excavator) finally arrives in Bangkok. Jun 11, 5pm. Outdoor in Bangkok (exact venue TBA). Jun 12, 10am. Lycee Francais International de Bangkok (International French High School). Free entry.
Le Duo. Piano-percussion duo Ancuza Aprodu and Thierry Miroglio perform works like Quatre Preludes by Claude Debussy, Urizen by Enrico Correggia and Phonic Streams by Daniel Teruggi. Jun 14 , 7pm. Mahidol University Salaya Campus. Free admission.
La Fete de la Musique. This year, La Fete’s music night will feature popular French electro act Wax Tailor and his smooth blend of trip hop and downtempo. Jun 15, 7-11pm. CentralWorld Square. Free entry.
So Pool Party. Afternoon BBQ and pool party backed up by electro house tunes from Bangkok DJs Monster P, Cleo P and Balistic. Jun 22, 1-9pm. The Water Club, 10/F Sofitel So Bangkok. B250 (1 drink).
For more information, visit www.Lafete-Bangkok.com
