Bangkok International Children's Theatre Festival Returns for 10th Anniversary
The Bangkok International Children's Theatre Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary from August 21-30 with performances and workshops featuring artists from nine countries. Shows are at One Bangkok, Goethe-Institut, and Chulalongkorn University.
Key Points
- 1Festival runs August 21-30, marking its 10th anniversary.
- 2Features artists from nine countries with 11 performances.
- 3Venues include One Bangkok, Goethe-Institut Thailand, and Chulalongkorn University.
- 4Includes workshops and talks to engage audiences beyond the shows.
The Bangkok International Children's Theatre Festival is set to light up the city over two weekends from August 21 to 30, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a vibrant lineup of performances and activities. This biennial event emphasizes the importance of arts as a space that nurtures creativity, imagination, and meaningful connections for both children and adults.
Under the theme "Play Attention: Look Who's Growing Up," the festival will showcase five ticketed and six free performances by artists from nine countries including South Korea, Japan, Belgium, and Thailand. The shows will take place across three venues: One Bangkok on Rama IV Road, Goethe-Institut Thailand on Sathon 1, and the Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts at Chulalongkorn University.
Beyond performances, the festival offers six artist-led workshops and post-show talks designed to deepen audience engagement with the creative process. Tickets are reasonably priced, with options to support the festival through special donation tickets that help bring children to the event or assist the festival team.
For residents and visitors on Koh Samui who might be planning a trip to Bangkok, the festival is a wonderful chance to enjoy world-class children's theatre in the heart of the city. It’s a reminder that art and play are vital parts of island life too, inspiring imagination and community wherever you are.
