Bangkok--11 Dec--Committee of Thanpuying Paew Snidvongseni Memorial Fund
The late Thanpuying Paew Snidvongseni, a legendary Thai classical dancer, choreographer and dance master, was the first person to be named Thailand's National Artist in the area of Performing Arts in 1985. To commemorate the 109th anniversary of her birth and celebrate her invaluable contributions to Thailand’s classical performing arts scene, her descendants and the Committee of Thanpuying Paew Snidvongseni Memorial Fund in cooperation with Thanpuying's former students and the Office of Performing Arts, Fine Arts Department will stage two charity performances on Sunday, 23rd December at the National Theatre.
The event will showcase Thanpuying Paew’s most celebrated works as a dance creator, choreographer and playwright, including, among others, Sukhothai Dance, Manohra Dance of Sacrifice (from the lakhon chatri play “Phra Suthon & Manohra”), Chuichai Hanao Dance, excerpts from the lakhon nok play “Kawee” and khon mask dance featuring an episode of the Ramakien called “The Defeat of Kakanasura”.
The performances will feature famous classical performers, including three National Artists in the Performing Arts who, as Thanpuying Paew’s prominent prot?g?s, have inherited her unique styles of Thai classical moves: Dr. Supachai Chandrasuwan (National Artist -2005), Jatuporn Ratanawaraha (National Artist — 2009) and Rajana Puangprayong (National Artist — 2011). Also performing in this event are such celebrated artists as Bunnag Tantranond, Sudjit Pansung, Pakorn Pornpisut, Wantanee Muangboon and other stars from the Office of Performing Arts troupe.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Thanpuying Paew Snidvongseni Memorial Fund, which works to promote Thai classical performing arts and provide assistance to senior performing artists.
There will be two shows, at 10.00 hrs and 14:00 hrs, each with different set of performances. Tickets are priced at 1,000, 500, 300, 200 and 100 baht and available at the National Theatre’s box office.
For reservations, please call the National Theatre on 02-224-1342.