Cultural heaven at the Alangkarn Theatre

Posted by Party Pete on January 26th, 2012 filed in Entertainment, activities

Following a recent enjoyable visit to Bangkok’s Siam Niramit Theatre for a cultural show, I decided it was time to revisit Pattaya’s own cultural show venue. The Alangkarn Theatre is a fairly modern show venue on Sukhumvit Road south of Jomtien. Thai cultural shows at the Alangkarn begin at 18:00 every evening, apart from Wednesdays, and have three acts.

Act I kicks off the extravaganza with dancers and performers enacting scenes from Thailand’s formative years with the god Naga playing a prominent role. The second act depicts the four principal regions of Thailand and focuses on their culture and festivals. The Royal Mask Drama scene is a highlight of this act. Act III shows how the ancient Sukhothai and Rattanakosin kingdoms of the country evolved.

The contemporary theatre has 2,000 seats which offer great views of the stage where the thespians have stunned thousands of audiences with their skills. State-of-the-art light and sound effects enhance the visual delight for audiences. A trip to the Alangkarn can be combined with dining at a massive onsite restaurant and a walk around the cultural rostrum.

The rostrum is an interesting experience with a market and various fun activities. Some of Pattaya’s finest souvenirs can be found here. Reservations for one of Pattaya’s greatest cultural experiences can be made at http://www.alangkarnthailand.com/reservation.htm or at (66) 3825 6000.