Run by Frenchman Yves Bernard, this magical theatre tells the story of the epic Ramyana using the ancient art of shadow puppets. On alternate nights it screens the enchanting silent film Chang (1924), made here in Laos by the director of Hollywood's original King Kong . What makes it so perfect is the presence of live musicians providing the soundtrack. At time of writing there was talk of the 8.30pm slot changing to an earlier time.