📍 A.U.A. Language Center, Rachadamnoen Rd (Old City)
🗓️ July 22 & 23 | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets Available at the Door — Early Arrival Recommended
🎬 Watch the Trailer
🔥 CNXMAG CULTURE ALERT 🔥
A World Premiere That Cuts to the Bone
Chiang Mai is about to host a theatrical experience that refuses to be ignored.
Restive Souls, the latest work from acclaimed writer-director Stephan Turner, premieres this week at the A.U.A. Language Center. This searing docudrama is more than a performance — it’s a visceral confrontation with the brutal truths of human trafficking and modern slavery.
The Story That Demands to Be Heard
At the heart of Restive Souls is Detective Max Soto, a determined investigator who uncovers the deeply personal stories of five survivors. These are individuals who endured the unimaginable — forced labor, sexual exploitation, and the trauma of being treated as commodities in a system that thrives in the shadows.
Turner’s storytelling doesn’t flinch. It digs deep into lived experience, drawing the audience into each survivor’s journey with emotional intensity and cinematic clarity. The production leans into raw truth, asking viewers to bear witness—and to truly feel.
“Their stories are not simply told. They’re unleashed.”
Why It Matters
- Docudrama With Teeth: Not fiction. Not softened. This is theater at its most real.
- Exposé Meets Art: Journalism, trauma narrative, and performance fuse into one relentless call to action.
- Urgent Themes: Slavery isn’t history—it’s now. This production makes that impossible to ignore.
For Mature Audiences
This performance contains strong language, mature content, and explicit scenes. Viewer discretion is advised. Recommended for adults and older teens with parental guidance.
Venue Details
A.U.A. Language Center
Rachadamnoen Road, Old City, Chiang Mai 50200
(Just off the Sunday Walking Street)
In a city known for creativity, Restive Souls brings something rare: a story that could change how you see the world. It’s bold, it’s brave, and it refuses to stay quiet.
Two nights only. Be present. Be uncomfortable. Be moved.
