Culture Collective Studio

English language, multi-cultural theatre company.
โรงละคร และโรงเรี? These productions offer opportunities to English-speaking actors and audiences.

Culture Collective sees the rapidly changing times in Thailand as an opportunity to introduce a theatre model that does not currently exist in the country. Using English as the primary language, Culture Collective produces a range of theatre genres including dramas, comedies, musicals, and experimental plays. Not only does Culture Collective introduce new plays and playwrights, well-known classics are also produced.

02/03/2020

STREETCAR has been extended. Don't miss it! March 7 and 8. Get your tickets now!
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02/03/2020

STREETCAR has been extended!!! Two more shows. MARCH 7 and 8! Get your tickets now!
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24/02/2020

MARCH 7 and 8th!!! EXTENDED!!! Last weekend to see A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Great show. You don't want to miss it.
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21/02/2020

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
By Marvin Pannell

The show begins the the music of Duncan Allan, who plays the role of a street singer positioned under a streetlamp. Allan strums his guitar and leads us into the show as the Narrator, announcing the the arrivals of Blanche (Claudia Liu), Stella (Sarinya Olsson), Stanley (Clement Phanavanh), and Mitch (Matas Danielius). The cast does an excellent job at presenting ensemble theatre. The acting is strong, consistent and appropriate for the intimate space of 60 seats.

This production has been cleverly adapted by Director Loni Berry, where the story is told by five actors, instead of the twelve in Tennessee Williams’ original script. Several scenes have been omitted, which frankly, I did not miss. I particularly enjoyed the ending of the play, which was decided by the audience. We all voted by secret ballot and anxiously awaited the outcome. Clever.

The set, designed by Monsuntorn Surach, is compelling and captures the essence of the play. The lighting, designed by Thachaporn Jirasakkee, gives the play the dark, mysterious feeling the story needs.

I attended the 2nd performance, which was one of the Masked Ball nights. The audience was set up with tables and chairs, along with candles and flowers – a nice touch. The masks added additional enjoyment, as did the tasty food and drink. I brought my own mask, but the theatre had a selection of fanciful options that were on loan from the box office table.

The play is being performed for two more weekends, ending March 1st. This is a rare opportunity for Bangkok audiences to see such a fine production of this American classic. I urge you to go! Congratulations to Culture Collective Studio!

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17/02/2020

The Masked Ball is so much fun! Celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival with food and drink while watching A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Get your tickets today.
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15/02/2020

Audiences are loving this production! CLAUDIA LIU as Blanche and MATAS DANIELIUS as Mitch. www.culture-collective.com

15/02/2020

Marvin Pannell at last night's Masked Ball. STREETCAR is a must-see. We had a great Preview, a wonderful Masked Ball - and tonight is sold out. Get your tickets soon. There will be two more Masked Balls. Check the dates. www.culture-collective.com

06/02/2020

I'm lovingTHAI TATLER - a high society magazine!!! First, they select me as one of Thailand's Leading Expats in 2020, then Pichaya (Coco) writes this wonderful article about me. And STREETCAR opens next week. I'm feeling good!