Theatre Residence

Theatre Residence is located in Bangkok, Thonburi side in one of Bangkok‘s oldest neighborhoods, across the Chao Phraya River from the Grand Palace, beside the royal temple Wat Rakang,

In 1992 Theatre Residence was known as Patravadi Theatre, Bangkok’s first open-air theatre and a centre for contemporary performing arts in Thailand. It was located in Bangkok, Thonburi side in one of Bangkok‘s oldest neighborhoods, across the Chao Phraya River from the Grand Palace, beside the royal temple Wat Rakang, It was in a typical Thai setting of authentic old scenes of the Ratanakosin Era. The legendary actress, established Patravadi theatre and imbued it with all her passions and talents.

She was a pioneer in the world of Thai theatre, an award-winning actress in movies, television and stage, as well as an acclaimed director and playwright. She was and continues to be a celebrated figure in Thai dance and theatre and also a pioneer in Thailand’s performing arts scene who holds high to international standards and maintains Thailand cultural roots. Today, Patravadi Theatre has extended its outreach beyond Bangkok, to other parts of Thailand and engraved the soul of performing arts to the property.