Study Tours and Theatre Labs

The Study Tour and Theatre Laboratory programs are now highlights in Makhampom’s annual calendar, popular amongst participants, local communities and audiences, and the Makhampom gang. They offer the ideal introduction to Makhampom’s work and team – the Study Tour for our Theatre for Community Cultural Development approach in Chiang Dao and the Theatre Lab for our performance style. They are also fundraising programs that have been important for our survival.

So we welcome participants to join our Study Tour and Theatre Labs, for an exciting introduction to our work, to give to support to our ongoing work, and to enjoy the magic of our home in Chiang Dao…

What is the Study Tour

The Makhampom Study Tour is …

… 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 Makhampm’s partner hilltribe communities;
• A three-day performance devising process;
• Two days of theatre touring in villages in Chiang Dao;
• A workshop intensive run by participants for Chiang Dao youth theatre groups;
• A Children’s Day event at the Living Theatre;
• A process of intercultural performance making and community performance;
• A program of visits and sightseeing in Chiang Dao and Chiang Mai;
• 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 29-July 16, 2007
December 13-29, 2007 And the cost is: $2,450 (concession $1,950) *does not include flights

Download the Information Kit here
Download the Registration Form here

What is the Theatre Laboratory

The Theatre Lab is …

… a living theatre experience in Chiang Dao
… an introductory training in the popular traditional Thail likay theatre
… a training in Makhampom’s intercultural theatre techniques
… an exchange of participant practices
… a collaboration of Thai and international artists
… a performance-devising project
… an opportunity to perform for local and regional Thai audiences

The 15-day program includes:

• 3-day likay training module
• 3-day intercultural theatre workshop
• 1-day thematic research process
• 1-day participant exchange workshop series
• 3-day performance devising process
• 2-day theatre tour in Chiang Dao and Chiang Mai
• 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, with specialist trainers
The course will include theoretical discussion, resources and documentation
Dates: September 15 – 29, 2008
Cost: A$1,500 *does not include flights

Download the Information Kit here
Download the Registration Form here