Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre opened in 1933 and remains one of Bangkok's classic performance venues. Its most distinctive programme is khon, the masked Thai dance-drama based on royal and mythological stories.
Performances are seasonal and the schedule changes, so check ahead before planning around it. The theatre sits close to the old city and Chinatown, making it easy to combine with Wat Suthat, Phahurat, or the older market streets nearby.