A bit of the 'Life of Pi' for Bangkok World Opera Week

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Bangkok World Opera Week Inspired by the Man Booker Prize-winning novel, “A Boy and a Tiger” gives HIV-infected Thai kids a chance to shine on stage Composer Bruce Gaston was inspired by the Booker Award-winning novel Life of Pi by Yann Martell, but ...
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Hanggai: Sounds from the Mongolian grasslands -- right to your local rock stage

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Chinese Brit pop, noise and punk bands are a dime a dozen. Inner Mongolian folk rock? Now that’s something that will stop you in your tracks Hanggai bring the sounds of the Mongolian grasslands to Shanghai's rock stages. You'll want to be there for ...
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YACHT: Who needs an interview when you can do psychoanalysis?

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Everyone and their mother have decided to interview YACHT before their show tonight, so we chose to skip the interview all together and play some word association with this duo The pefect digital ear candy with those with an electronic sweet tooth. ...
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In the boudoir with Shanghai's Chinatown Dolls

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The proprietors behind Shanghai's first burlesque -- er, 'varieties' -- club bare the secrets to its impending success Lace-up costumes offer a hint of seduction, and the Chinatown Dolls promise to do the rest. Editor's Note: For photos from ...
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Gallery: Gosney & Kallman's Chinatown Shanghai opens. Finally!

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A packed house and a scintillating show -- 1920s Shanghai returns in a stunning opening weekend The first of its kind in Shanghai, the spotlight is now on Chinatown. Whether crooning from a balcony or scantily clad on stage, The Chinatown Dolls know ...
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Bangkok Acoustic Guitar Celebration

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$$ Rama 1 Road, Phathumwan, BTS: Chidlom 13.74762, 100.53984 www.thaiticketmajor.com +66 (0) 2262 3456 2 0 Tommy Emmanuel is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time and will be appearing at the Bangkok Acoustic Guitar Celebration. ...
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The best of Bangkok kitsch

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Giant phalluses, transsexual cabarets and pink bulldogs. We explore them all Calypso Cabaret's campy show "girls" are spectacularly over the top. From tacky furniture to flamboyant fashions, Bangkok is a kitsch lover's paradise. And while there’s no ...
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