​Degas also created a great number of statuettes but never let them go further than wax or clay, explaining that he couldn’t leave anything behind him in bronze because “metal was for eternity”.
The art dealer Ambroise Vollard recounted how Degas showed him a dancer he had created for the twentieth time, and exclaimed: "I wouldn't take a bucket of gold for the pleasure I had in destroying it and beginning over again." Upon his death in 1917, more than 150 sculptures were found in his studio, made from wax, clay and plasticine. Of those that survived, The Fitzwilliam Museum is the only establishment in the UK to hold examples of these rare and extremely fragile works.
Along with close-up views of Degas’ work, written accounts by friends and commentators and letters by Degas himself reveal the complex inner workings of one of France’s most influential artists.
Phil Grabsky, Executive Producer of EXHIBITION ON SCREEN, comments: “Edgar Degas is one of the greats of modern art and yet is little known apart from his paintings of young ballet dancers, and certainly often misunderstood. For his contemporaries he was a giant – but a giant that preferred to stay in the shadows.”
David Bickerstaff, Director of Degas: Passion for Perfection, comments: “Considered by many to be one of the greatest draughtsmen of all time, Degas enthrals us with his views of the everyday - cafe life, horse racing, ballet dancers, family portraits and intimate female nudes. Highly regarded by other artists, Degas’ influence spans a seismic shift in art history which marked the arrival of Impressionism and a new modernism.”
Dates: Saturday 13, 27 March 2021 at 2pm
Venue: RCB Forum, 2nd floor River City Bangkok
150 THB Ticket available at www.ticketmelon.com/rivercitybangkok/degas

Open your ears and keep dancing shoes near, as we slave to rave, and groove the night away. Get in tune with an organic evening and travel through time with KMLN and Stavrov at PIPPA as they take-over the decks with Funktion-One sound system – set for you to groove from dusk till dawn.
 
Mirasol, the latest event series from PIPPA, will take place at the new Pippa Tree on the helipad, and flow inside PIPPA’s Secret, the mysterious venue of bountiful aural delight, paintings and feathery leaves from the ceiling with soft glowing lighting and blue glass window looking out to Pattaya’s sky.
 
Mirasol presents an immersive evening combining crafted cocktails and cuisine, stunning view, and quality sounds all in one spectrum.
 
Tickets are available at:
5,000 THB for 2 tickets + 2 Free Beers + MYTT Deluxe Urban
3,000 THB for 2 tickets + 2 Free Beers + A-One Star Room
1,000 THB for regular ticket + 1 Free beer
 
Set times:
17.00 door opens
Warm-up DJs, Sunset Bar
21:00 Stavroz, Pippa Tree
KMLN, Pippa’s Secret

WALK Bar

AFTER wowing the crowd in December, Thailand’s king of dance J-Jetrin is returning to WALK, the rooftop lounge bar of Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok, for another special concert. Doors open at 7pm and the party will continue to 1am. 

Tickets: B1,500 per person including one drink. 02 625 1234 Ext; 4710. Email: [email protected]

Various locations, Bangkok

IT’S official! Southeast Asia’s biggest comedy festival is coming to Bangkok with an entourage of famous international comedians. Just some of the big names performing are Erica Sigurdson (Canada), Luke Ashlocke (Scotland), Matthew Giffen (England), Earl Okin (England), Anto Chan (Canada), Wes Zaharuk (Canada), and Martin Mor (Northern Ireland). Performances will be held at The Comedy Club Bangkok, Tenderloins Sports Bar & Steak House, and Altitude (Westin Grande Sukhumvit). For tickets and a full schedule visit comedyclubbangkok.com.

www.comedyclubbangkok.com

Neilson Hays Library

PROMISING fun for the whole family, this creative play, an adaption of Peter Brown’s picture book, invites audiences to get in on the action by taking part in some arts and crafts activities. Held on Saturdays and Sundays only from 3pm-5pm.

Tickets: B250 (B200 for Neilson Hays Library Members). 195 Surawong Rd,. 02 233 1731. www.neilsonhayslibrary.com

Hollywood Awards Bangkok
 
INFLUENCED by Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot, this English metalcore outfit is well-known for its exhilarating (read loud) live shows. Moshpit bruises are a given.
 
Tickets are B1,500 in advance and B1,800 at the door. www.on.fb.me/23SmsvX

Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani

DISNEY’S popular ice-skating theatre show returns with another fun-packed adventure. Joining the classic character line-up this time: Elsa and Anna from the smash-hit animated film Frozen. Performances in English will be held on April 2 at 11am, and April 3 at 7pm.
 
Tickets range B600 – B2,500. www.thaiticketmajor.com

Thong Lor Art Space
 
WITNESS music brought to life via film, illustrations, dancing, and writing in this unique performance – dubbed ‘the narration of melody’ – at Thong Lor Art Space.
 
Performances on Thur, Fri, Mon at 7pm; Sat, Sun at 2pm. Tickets range B370 – B450. www.facebook.com/thonglorartspace

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani
 
OVER his 50-year career, Tom Jones has sold more than 100 million records and released countless global smash hits including It's Not Unusual, Kiss, Delilah, What’s New Pussycat, Burning Down The House, and Sex Bomb. Expect him to perform all these hits and more when he performs live in Bangkok.
 
Tickets range B2,500 – B4,500 www.thaiticketmajor.com

Na Kleua beach, Pattaya

BRINGING together some of the biggest names in electronic dance music – Tiësto (pictured), Dash Berlin, Don Diablo – alongside some of Thaland’s most popular bands and artists – Thaitanium, Potato, Da Endorphine to name just a few – this one-night only festival looks set to deliver a cracking night out. 
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www.mayamusicfestival.com

Sala Bhirom Bhakdi, Lumpini Park 

EVERY Sunday from 5.30pm the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra performs a free concert in the relaxing atmosphere of Sala Bhirom Bhakdi, Lumpini Park (MRT Silom Station Exit 1). Kick-back, relax, and enjoy a wide range of pop classics, movie tunes, Broadway hits, and legendary Thai songs with guest vocalists.

​www.bangkoksymphony.org

Spark Drama Studio, Bangkok

FOLLOWING its sold-out and critically acclaimed premiere of “The True History of the Tragic Life and Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, the Ugliest Woman in the World” by Shaun Prendergast last November, Peel the Limelight now presents Paula Vogel’s award-winning and Off-Broadway hit play (a story about love and sexual experience before the age of consent), which promises to deliver yet another intimate and emotional theatrical experience. The play will be performed in English with Thai subtitles.

Tickets range B300 – B600, www.peelthelimelight.com

Moonstar Studio (Studio 1) Ladprao Soi 80

FOR nearly two decades, American rock band DCFC has been hailed as one of contemporary music’s most compelling and creative collectives. In Bangkok they will present their eighth album, Kintsugi, as well as favourites from their back catalogue. 

Tickets: B1,800 www.thaiticketmajor.com

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani

HOT on the heels of the release of their #1 album, Sounds Good Feels Good, the Australian pop-rockers are bringing their energetic live show to Bangkok. 
Tickets range B2,000 – B7,000 

www.thaiticketmajor.com

College of Music, Mahidol University

THE region’s top program for jazz performance and education will feature great jazz bands and artists from around the world. The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra will also team up with artists such as Jens Lindemann (trumpet), Cherryl Hayes (singer), and Jacob Dinesen (saxophone) for some special performances.
   
Tickets range B800 – B3,000 www.tijc.net

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani

MADONNA’S 10th world tour – and first ever performance in Thailand – spans all decades of the iconic superstar’s illustrious career, including songs from her current album Rebel Heart, to classic fan favourites like Material Girl and Holiday.

Tickets range B2,000 – B16,000 www.thaiticketmajor.com

Royal Paragon Hall

FIVE-time Grammy winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall has nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums to her name. Catch her as she performs songs from her latest studio effort, Wallflower, which features a collection of classic songs from the ’60s to the present.
Tickets range B1,500 – B5,500 

www.thaiticketmajor.com

The Comedy Club Bangkok

RIB-tickling performances by famous international comedians Michael Teigen (Jan 15) and Jim Brewsky (Jan 29) are just two of the highlights at Bangkok’s first dedicated comedy venue this month. 

Sukhumvit 33/1 above The Royal Oak Pub (Phrom Phong BTS) www.comedyclubbangkok.com

Thailand Cultural Centre

GUEST Conductor ITO Yasuhide will lead the The Feroci Philharmonic Winds, one of Thailand’s finest wind orchestras, as they perform a celebratory program alongside marimba soloist, Hisae Hirako, and piano soloist, Pornphan Banternghansa. Performance starts at 8pm.

Free Admission Tel: 02 001 9292 email: [email protected]

WALK Bar, Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok
 
HEAD to Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok on New Year’s Eve, and alongside a vibrant party and a great view of the fireworks, you’ll also catch a concert by famous Thai singer Aof Pongsak. Party starts at 10.30pm. Tickets include one free drink.
 
Tickets: B2,500 Tel: 02 625 1234 ext. 4710     

Khao Wong, Saraburi
 
AFTER taking a break last year, Thailand's only independent music festival is making a comeback. Pack your tent and a load up on booze and head to the hills to enjoy music from some of Thailand's finest indie acts.
 
Tickets start at B1,000 www.facebook.com/StoneFreeMusicFestival

Kaeng Krachan Country Club and Resort, Phetchaburi
 
FOR its seventh annual outing, Thailand's biggest music festival is moving to a brand new location. Over 200 acts from various genres (think Rock, Pop, Dance, Indie, Luk-Thung, Moh-Lam, DJs and some up and coming international artists) will perform across nine different stages. Over 70,000 people are expected to attend.
 
Tickets: B2,000 www.bigmountainmusicfestival.com

BITEC Bangna
 
PARTY promoters Retox Sessions and Contango are ending the year in style with an electronic music extravaganza headlined by superstar DJ, record producer and remixer David Guetta (When Love Takes Over, Gettin' Over You, Sexy Bitch). Doors open 5pm.
 
Tickets: B2,625 and B2,415 www.retoxsessions.com/events/8254