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.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.