International Program

Our Activities

“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.

Makhampom Events Calendar 2008
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)

Study Tour

Every mid-year, and now end of year, Makhampom hosts the much-loved Study Tour program. Since 1999, the Study Tour has provided overseas participants a rich introduction to Makhampom’s work while raising funds to support our community-based programs. In brief, it offers a hands-on training module of theatre in communities, a cultural exchange between participants from various countries and with Makhampom, a living theatre experience at our Chiang Dao centre, an exploration of local Thai lifestyles, and a lot of fun.

The 18-day program includes:
· A four-day TCCD training course;
· A two-day homestay and exchange program with Makhampom’s partner hilltribe communities;
· A three-day performance devising process followed by touring in local villages;
and
· Participant-run workshops for Chiang Dao youth theatre groups, a Children’s Day event at the Living Theatre, a program of visits and sightseeing in Chiang Dao and Chiang Mai, and a copy of Makhampom’s publication ‘Art of Peace’, video documentary, and t-shirt.

The Study Tour is suited to students and teachers, performers, youth workers, educators, community development workers, and adventurers

The 2008 Study Tour dates are:
June 28-July 14, 2008
December 1-18, 2008

And the cost is: $2,450 (concession $1,950) *does not include flights

For enquiries or registration, please contact Richard at makhampom2@hotmail.com

Study Tour 2003




Study Tour 2004



Study Tour 2007

Theatre Lab

The Theatre Lab is a new program giving international artists an immersion into Makhampom’s theatre practice. Based at our Living Theatre in Chiang Dao, the 15-day Lab includes an introductory training in the popular traditional Thai likay theatre and Makhampom’s intercultural theatre techniques, feeding into a performance-devising project and tour of local communities and Chiang Mai. The exchange that occurs between Thai and international artists also involves a thematic research process, a participant exchange workshop series, and group presentations & video showings

Participants will number 10-15 Thai and international artists

Facilitated by internationally-recognized trainers, Mr Pradit Prasartthong, Ms Pongjit Saphakhun, and Mr Richard Barber, the Lab also includes theoretical discussion, resources and documentation.

Dates: September 15 – 29, 2008

Cost: $1,500 *does not include flights

For enquiries or registration, please contact Richard at makhampom2@hotmail.com