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In the production by the Bangkok Opera, conducted by Somtow Sucharitkul, who is recovering from health problems earlier this year, the cast features Spanish tenor Israel Lozano, three-time winner of the Placido Domingo Prize, Yun Deng, who played the role of Suzuki in the Metropolitan Opera's "Butterfly", and Colin Morris of last year's "The Ring." The production is under the direction of Henry Akina.

The tragic tale of unrequited love between a Japanese geisha and an American lieutenant, "Madame Butterfly" has long filled audiences with wonder at its beautiful score and sorrow in its heart-wrenching plot. This new production has been revamped under San Francisco-based designer Dean Shibuya, who seeks to bring more artistic Japanese style to the production.

Sung in Italian with Thai and English translation, the showtimes are at 8pm. Tickets range from Bt500 to Bt5,000, available from Thaiticketmajor.

For more information, call (02) 663 3236.

Charming runways

The latest fashion trends, accessories, fabric designs and lifestyle products by Thai and international designers are being highlighted at the Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2007 (BIFF & BIL 2007) at Bitec on Bangna Trad Highway.

Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce Department of Export Promotion, the fair aims to promote Thailand as a fashion hub of the Asia-Pacific.

Under the theme "Selected Fashion in Bangkok", BIFF & BIL presents the "Bangkok Best" in a show by Thai designers, with the labels Kai, Fly Now, Greyhound, Boudoir, Kloset, Senada, Munchu's, Sretsis and Good Mixer launching their autumn-winter 2008 collections.

Fashion and leather goods created by the winners of Thailand Fashion Designer Award will be on display while a show by the next generation of designers will take place in the Young Designers' Room.

The fair is open for tradespeople only from 10am to 6pm today and for the public from 10am to 8pm tomorrow and Sunday.

For more information, call (02) 512 0093-104 ext. 217, 262 or www.thaitradefair.com.

Everything is relative

Tang Contemporary Art in Bangkok's Silom Galleria is hosting 10 artists from China's post 1970s generation in "Everything is Relative" from tomorrow until September 22.

This is the generation that has been able to indulge in forming a new visual language and style of relativism. Participating artists are Chen Ke, Chi Peng, Li Hui, Li Jikai, Ouyang Chun, Xiang Qinghua, Qinqi, Zhang Peng, Zhang Yan and Zhou Wenzhong.

The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm.

For details, call (02) 630 1114 or visit tangcontemporary.com.

 Let's dance!

 Dance, film and music merge in  "Remember...What You Have Done in 24 Hours?" until Sunday at Patravadi Theatre.

Billed as "a homecoming dance theatre project by Thai artists with international experience", the performance is the brainchild of the dancer-choreographer team Jitti Chompee and Sarawanee Tanatanit.

Jitti and Sarawanee will be joined by veteran dancers Pattra Sarikaputra, Krarat Chaimuangraj, Nuttavut Aunyaratroungroj, Olivier Vinkler, Amarin Cholvibul and Sirithorn Srichalakom.

Scenes of daily life - waking up, daydreaming, visiting the bathroom, etc - will be depicted in a lighter tone, with the repetitive nature of modern life taking on a darker tone.

Adding to the mix is a film by Tanon Sattarujawong and a music score by glass harpist Weeraphong Thaweesak.

Showtimes are at 8pm. Tickets are Bt1,000, Bt600 and Bt400 (Bt200 for students), available at Thaiticketmajor.

For more information, visit www.patravaditheatre.com

or call (02) 412 7287-8.