Chapter 2

Chapter 2 sees Pichet Klunchun look back on his artistic practice to understand the evolution of his methods and intellectual desires, through the challenges and limitations he has faced.

An esteemed contemporary dancer and choreographer based in Thailand and known internationally, Pichet has not only effectively transformed the traditional khon mask dance from within its own conventions, but also extended the potential of the classical court form through experimentation with technology. 

In Chapter 2’s Malaysian premiere during KL Festival 2026, he returns to scrutinise his own physical dancing body, this time with the wisdom of asking how a sustained injury now negotiates with itself and with the standard that khon dance demands. 

Pichet opens an effective conversation with AI on issues of embodiment and expressivity, and also of co-authoring a performance.

Production Credits:
Choreographer and performer: Pichet Klunchun
Set and Lighting design: Pichet Klunchun
Dramaturg: Fu Kuen Tang
Stage Manager: Kornkarn Rungsawang
Producer: Sojirat Singholka

Music Credits:
Song (2nd song): Love Song
Composer: Sinnapa Sarasas
Singer: Dr. Nadhanant Ueasilapa

Photo Credits:
Bernie Ng, Courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Chapter 2 menyaksikan Pichet Klunchun merenung semula perjalanan seni beliau bagi memahami evolusi kaedah dan keinginan akali beliau melalui cabaran dan batas yang ditempuhinya.

Sebagai seorang penari kontemporari dan jurukoreograf terkenal di Thailand serta tersohor di persada dunia, Pichet bukan sekadar mentransformasikan tarian tradisional Topeng Khon dalam lingkungan lazimnya, bahkan meluaskan lagi potensi bentuk tarian DiRaja ini melalui eksperimentasi menggunakan teknologi.

Dalam persembahan julung kali Chapter 2 di Malaysia, seiring Festival KL 2026, Pichet kembali untuk mencabar batas jasmani tarian beliau, kali ini dengan kebijaksanaan yang berdamai dengan kecederaan beliau, pada masa yang sama meneliti semula apa yang dituntut oleh tarian Khon.

Pichet membuka bicara bersama kecerdasan buatan (AI) tentang isu sekitar kemenjadian dan peluahan, serta usahasama dalam sebuah persembahan.

Kredit Foto: Bernie Ng, dengan kerjasama Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay