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Young Loïc Paints the World
Young Loïc Paints the World
Sunday 8 December 2024 02:00 PM
SUPPLIED: Phuket's 8-year-old artist, Loïc Tim, is back in the spotlight, celebrating his third award achieved  in Bulgaria. His artistic journey began at just four years old, when he first entered the World Competition for Children’s Drawings in 2021, winning his first bronze prize for his piece, “The Galaxy of Space.” Competing against 6,000 entries from over 50 countries, Loïc’s work was recognized under the theme “Green Planet.” That same year, he also earned an Honorable Mention in Nova Zagora for his entry, “Under the Sea,” with both artworks showcased in the award-winning exhibitions.
Phuket to host World Art Exhibition
Phuket to host World Art Exhibition
Thursday 10 August 2023 03:13 PM
PHUKET: Creative Arts enthusiasts are in for a treat with the “Phuket World Arts Creative City” Art Exhibition taking place from Saturday (Aug 12) until the end of the month.
Thailand’s International Ballet Week!
Thailand’s International Ballet Week!
Friday 19 May 2023 03:05 PM
In December 2023, Bangkok and Phuket will host a unique event - the tour of the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theatre named after Leonid Yakobson as part of the Russian Ballet Week in Thailand.
Catch and transmit: Phuket through the optic of Niravit Voravanitcha
Catch and transmit: Phuket through the optic of Niravit Voravanitcha
Sunday 16 April 2023 01:57 PM
In the brave new world of mass production, not only material objects are manufactured at factories – images and ideas are created in a similar manner. Just Google “Phuket” and enjoy the selection of identical “iconic images” of a tropical paradise complete with white sand, blue sea, a long-ail boat in the foreground and a lime rock in the background. This is Phuket as it is marketed to the world, and nobody actually cares that the scene in the picture is literally not Phuket but a different province. Feel Good Inc produces ideas for Dear Valued Customers just as Cadbury makes chocolate bars for them.
Loic’s portrait of the future
Loic’s portrait of the future
Sunday 19 February 2023 02:00 PM
Phuket boy Loic Tim at just 6½ years old has already collected enough awards most artists would be proud of at twice his age.
Follow the Mother art-exhibition opens in Phuket
Follow the Mother art-exhibition opens in Phuket
Saturday 13 August 2022 02:49 PM
PHUKET: Several inspired local artists have unveiled their works at Follow the Mother art-exhibition which is now available to public at Central Phuket Floresta. The show was organised on the occasion of the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, this Friday (Aug 12) which is also celebrated throughout the country as Mother’s Day.
Young artist rises in Patong
Young artist rises in Patong
Sunday 1 August 2021 02:00 PM
Recently I decided to drive over to Patong Beach to see what excitement was happening with the opening of the island to the international visitors. I hoped restaurants and shops were open welcoming guests for the first time in well over a year.
Gerald Hogg’s grand adventure
Gerald Hogg’s grand adventure
Sunday 9 May 2021 02:00 PM
Gerald ‘Ged’ Hogg has written eight books since he retired to Thailand in 2017. While many older Westerners spend anxious hours wondering what to do with their newly acquired freedoms, Ged spends his time exploring life in Southern Thailand and writing travel books, his autobiography and has completed his first two mystery novels about the adventures of Thai Police Lieutenant Chai Son Sinuan, who battles both violent crime and police corruption.
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
Sunday 9 May 2021 11:00 AM
I have only met her in person once and it just so happened I was wearing a dress, false eyelashes, wig and gobs of makeup at the time. No, I wasn’t moonlighting in Bangla Rd; I was performing Widow Twanky in ‘Aladdin: A Christmas Panto’, at Underwood Art Factory. I instantly recognised her since we have been Facebook friends and have followed each other’s progress over the past few years, the reason being the similarity of our work goals. She is none other than the lovely Irish Vicki Kiely. I had the privilege of recently conducting a phone interview for this article with her. Here is what I learned. 
The Play’s The Thing: A cultural hub in the making!
The Play’s The Thing: A cultural hub in the making!
Sunday 21 March 2021 02:00 PM
It has been a while since my last installment of The Play’s The Thing, and for that I am sorry. As you know, the COVID pandemic has made it more difficult to have things to report on. However, at this moment things are brewing in the island’s thespian world with some real promise for the theatrical future of our beloved island!
‘A Dark Christmas’ gets a Phuket review
‘A Dark Christmas’ gets a Phuket review
Saturday 6 February 2021 12:02 PM
Emmy-nominated production designer and Phuket author Jim Newport has launched his latest book, ‘A Dark Christmas’, the fifth book in his popular ‘Vampire of Siam’ series. Here, fellow Phuket author Alastair Carthew gives his appraisal of the new novel.
A Merry Panto Christmas to you all!
A Merry Panto Christmas to you all!
Sunday 6 December 2020 11:00 AM
In this stressful time of worldwide uncertainty, wondering what new and unexpected things are going to turn up next, isn’t it great to have something cheerful to look forward to? 
Phuket author Jim Newport to launch latest offering:  ‘A Dark Christmas’
Phuket author Jim Newport to launch latest offering:  ‘A Dark Christmas’
Sunday 22 November 2020 12:51 PM
Emmy-nominated production designer and author Jim Newport will hold a special reading of his latest book, ‘A Dark Christmas’, the fifth book in his popular ‘Vampire of Siam’ series, at a Rotary benefit event  at The 9th Degree restaurant at Phuket Boat Lagoon next Saturday (Nov 28).
The Play’s The Thing: Panto or Pantomime? Here we come!
The Play’s The Thing: Panto or Pantomime? Here we come!
Sunday 18 October 2020 11:00 AM
Theatrix is in rehearsal on a new play, this time a pantomime based on the ‘1001 Arabian Nights’ character, Aladdin. 
A Children’s community production helmed by acclaimed director Eva Jin
A Children’s community production helmed by acclaimed director Eva Jin
Tuesday 6 October 2020 10:10 AM
On Sunday (Oct 4), 200 guests arrived at the Simon Star Theatre to catch the sold out community stage play performance of ‘Legends of the Moon’. The event, an international affair, included solo and group performers from Thailand, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and France as well as performances by the Phuket Wushu School and ProDance Group.
The Play’s The Thing: The Theatre’s Resurrection!
The Play’s The Thing: The Theatre’s Resurrection!
Saturday 15 August 2020 11:00 AM
As the COVID-19 smoke tentatively begins to clear, we all are venturing out and engaging in various forms of social activity, while still maintaining social distance, being cautious even though it’s been over a month since Thailand has had a home-grown case. How is this trend going to affect theatre? 
The Play’s The Thing: Taking the arts online
The Play’s The Thing: Taking the arts online
Sunday 14 June 2020 11:00 AM
Around the world, theatres had all gone dark by May of 2020. This had never happened on a worldwide scale, and the last major closure of theatres in England was during the black plague during Shakespeare’s day. This is unprecedented, an amazing time. But many thespians have risen to the occasion to keep on giving to their public and doing the thing they love the most. I have included a few links at the end of this article. 
The Play’s the Thing! Serendipity and Children’s Theatre
The Play’s the Thing! Serendipity and Children’s Theatre
Sunday 3 May 2020 01:00 PM
Right after embarking on this stay-at-home journey of a lifetime that we are in the midst of right now, quite by chance I was asked by a friend if I would film bedtime stories for kids with the vision of posting them on Facebook weekly. I thought about it and decided this would be something worth doing. I thought it might be fun and at the very least it would keep me busy along with the online theatre classes I was beginning to teach.
The Play’s the Thing: And the Phoenix Shall Rise!
The Play’s the Thing: And the Phoenix Shall Rise!
Saturday 4 April 2020 02:30 PM
When a theatre is closed, usually on a Monday, it is said, “The theatre is dark tonight.” No actors illuminated on the stage, no audience held enrapt in the hall. But there have also been a few times when the theatre has been closed for longer than that one rest day like in today’s world, sometimes for the selfsame reason.
The Play’s the Thing! Vive Le Bard!
The Play’s the Thing! Vive Le Bard!
Sunday 12 January 2020 11:00 AM
Before we jump off into this month’s article, I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year, and that you will join Theatrix in making it great by participating in or attending some of our many projects this year. You can always contact me to find out what those are at the phone number or email address at the end of this article or visit and like Theatrix Group on Facebook. And now…

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