Pichet Klunchun

Thai choreographer Pichet Klunchun unpicks the classical forms of khon while embracing the spirit and soul oof this traditional Thai dance. In “No. 60” Klunchun examines the 59 poses in the Thai ‘Theppanom’ canon (which all Thai classical dancers acquire by rote-learning) and generates six new principles that undergird the 700-year-old system of movements and gestures. In an abstract setting freed from convention, Klunchun proposes new forms, accompanied by detailed notes and hand-drawn diagrams. With “No. 60” Klunchun unfixes the rigidity of tradition, paving the way for future trajectories and readings of the art form.

Artistic direction & choregraphy Pichet Klunchun

With Pichet Klunchun, Kornkarn Rungsawang

Computer graphics Jaturakorn Pinpech

Music & sound design Zai Tang

Stage & lighting design Ray Tseng

Lighting executor Kailash

Dramaturgy Tang Fu Kuen

Production management & company management Sojirat Singholka

Production & stage management Cindy Yeong

Strobe lighting is used.