“of performance and process, of learning and living, of exchange
and economics, of friendship and fun”
Having emerged within Thailand ’s non-government organization (NGO)
network, Makhampom was maintained relationships with people’s
organizations, community development groups, human rights organizations,
alternative education institutions and cultural groups throughout its history.
Within the last decade, there has been an increasing focus on networking,
both local and international, to strengthen and broaden the impact of our
work and to develop support to survive.
Makhampom has a strong regional and international presence,
particularly with links and networks with people’s theatre groups.
Performance tours, festivals, collaborative projects and
workshops has taken the group to Malaysia, Indonesia,
the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, England,
Scotland, Germany and Australia. Makhampom has also
hosted volunteers and theatre workers and conducted
workshop programs in Thailand from many countries.
Since the introduction of Makhampom Study Tour program, the idea of
an extended program to help sustain the organization, while developing
techniques, knowledge and experience, has been explored. This has
resulted in this multi-layered international program, which is
run from the Makhampom Living Theatre in Chiang Dao but will occur
in different parts of Thailand and internationally.
Some are established programs, some are extensions of
existing programs, and some are entirely new initiatives.
The Makhampom Study Tours have brought over 75 participants
to Makhampom over the years, the experiences feeding into this
more substantial and diverse program
Makhampom’s international program is designed to provide
a basis for financial independence and sustainability while building
on the importance of cultural exchange, international solidarity and
mutual development. We have a team of internationally recognized
performers and facilitators led by Pradit Prasartthong,
Pongjit Saphakhun and Richard Barber and strong
developing team of volunteers.
These programs are open to the public, locally and internationally,
with the potential for developing partnerships or ongoing relationships
with programs designed to suit mutual interests. We encourage you
to enter the fray and join us in our program of international, intercultural
interplay and intervention…………
Registrations and/or applications are now open for
Makhampom Study Tours, the Theatre Lab, and the
Volunteer/Internship Program.
January 26: Bookworm Children’s Festival Chiang Dao
February 16-23: Tung Luk Funeral of Head Monk (Chiang Dao)
April 2-3: Launch of Art of Peace publication, Bangkok
May 9 – June 3: ASSITEJ Festival, Adelaide & Australian tour
June: Cambodia/Laos Naga Wong Tour
June 28 – July 14: Makhampom’s ‘Wet Season’ Study Tour
July 23 – August 17: Schools Camps in Chiang Dao
September 15 – 29: Theatre Laboratory
October 18 – 26: Schools Camps in Chiang Dao
November 1 – 22: Bangkok Theatre Festival
December 1-18: Makhampom’s ‘Cool Season’ Study Tour
Each Month: Makhampom Studio weekend performance
Children’s Day, Chiang Dao (last Friday of month)
