A professional ladyboy show with elaborate sets, world hits and 200+ costume changes per night. Running since 1991.
Shared group, fixed schedule, hotel pickup.
Your party only: leave when you like, your own pace, route built around your group, no shopping stops.
Simon Cabaret is Phuket's oldest and most famous ladyboy show, operating in Patong since 1991. Over 34 years more than 10 million guests have seen the show. A professional musical cabaret with about 60 performers — many in the troupe for 15–20 years, holding Mister Tiffany and Miss International Queen titles, stars of Thailand's ladyboy industry.
The 70-minute show has 25–30 numbers with constant costume and set changes. No story arc — a sequence of themed scenes to world hits: Bollywood, K-pop, classic Broadway, Chinese opera, Disney aesthetics, Soviet-era songs (for Russian-speaking guests), contemporary English hits. Each number 2–3 minutes, very fast pace, the evening flies by.
Sets change for each number (platforms, stairs, giant fans, waterfalls, screens), costumes are made in-house from feathers, rhinestones and silk — some weigh up to 15 kg. The most striking number is the finale 'carnival parade' with the full troupe in massive Rio-style outfits.
Thai ladyboys (kathoey) are a fully integrated social category in Thailand, not marginal. Many performers have completed full hormonal and surgical transition, have stable relationships, families and businesses. Simon Cabaret is a respectable theatre, dress code is moderate, the show suits couples and families with teenagers. This is not a 'sex show' (those are separate on Bangla Road) but a full musical production.
paid photos with performers in costume in the foyer. Performers come out right after the finale, you can photograph next to or with them. Price: 100 THB per shot (a tip going directly to the artists). One-star photo — 100 THB, group — 200–300. Part of the venue's culture, no eroticism involved.
Standard — general hall, rear rows (good view from anywhere — amphitheatre layout). VIP — priority seating, hall centre, welcome drink (one non-alcoholic). Same visual experience; difference is seating comfort.
Perfect for couples and 18+ guests who appreciate visual art and showbiz. Suitable for teens from 12 (show is fully PG, no nudity, no erotica). Not recommended for guests with conservative views on gender — the show is centred on transgender performers, and if that creates discomfort, pick Siam Niramit or Carnival Magic.
Year-round, 3 shows daily: 18:00, 19:30, 21:00. Dry season (Nov–Apr) — sold out often, book ahead. Rainy season — more availability. Quality stays consistent thanks to a 30-strong second cast that allows shows seven days a week.
Yes, no nudity, no erotica, PG. Suitable for teens 12+. For young kids (4–10) the show is long and loud — may be tiring; better choose Fantasea Show or Siam Niramit.
Fundamentally. Simon Cabaret is a respectable 700–1500 THB theatre with a professional troupe and musical numbers. Bangla Road has street bars with erotic shows — different category, different audience. Don't confuse them.
Absolutely optional. Skip the foyer if you want. If you do — performers are friendly and pose happily. 100 THB is a symbolic tip.
Mostly musical, no dialogue. Songs in English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Russian, Spanish. Language doesn't matter — it's a visual experience.
Yes, the hall has a bar before and during the show. Moderate prices (beer 120 THB, wine 250 THB, cocktail 350 THB). VIP includes one non-alcoholic welcome drink.
Simon Cabaret is in Patong (Sirirat St near Bangla Rd). Drive: Patong 5 min, Karon/Kata 20 min, Rawai/Chalong 35 min, Bang Tao 20 min, Mai Khao 50 min.
Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Phuket is included in every tour. The day before departure we message you on WhatsApp to confirm the weather and the exact pickup time. A licensed minivan or sedan picks the group up directly at the hotel or villa reception and drives you to the start point — pier, park gate or meeting point. Driving time depends on your area: Patong, Kamala, Surin 30–40 min, Karon and Kata 25–30 min, Rawai and Chalong 15–20 min, Bang Tao and Mai Khao 50–60 min. If your hotel sits outside the standard zone, we agree on the surcharge or an alternative meeting point in advance, no surprises on the day.
In the rainy season (May–October) Phuket downpours are usually short and local: they pass within 30–60 minutes. Sea routes run on the leeward side, so even with strong wind the protected lagoons and bays remain safe for swimming and snorkelling. If the Thai marine authority officially closes departures, we warn you a day in advance and either reschedule the tour for a convenient date or refund 100% with no penalties. On land tours rain barely affects the program — we simply reorder stops so the peak of the shower happens in a cafe or under a temple roof.
Most of our tours work for families with children from 4 years and for senior guests. For sea trips we recommend private speedboats: they ride softer over waves, have a toilet and a sunshade, and the speed is adjustable. For land tours we use an air-conditioned minivan with child seats on request. If your group includes a toddler under 4, a pregnant guest, or someone with back issues, blood pressure or motion sickness — please mention it at booking: we arrange a private format, soften the timing and suggest less intense versions of the program without losing the highlights.
Payment options: cash on the day (THB, USD, EUR at market rate), Thai bank transfer, PromptPay, Russian card via intermediary, or USDT TRC-20. We do not normally take prepayment — the tour is booked on trust and you pay on the day before departure. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Within 12 hours we keep 50% to cover the already-booked boat, guide and park fees. In case of bad weather, confirmed illness or genuine force majeure the refund is 100% with no deductions. All payment details are sent in WhatsApp the day before — no surprise charges.
All sea tours into Thai Marine National Park zones (Phi Phi, Similan, Surin, Phang Nga) require a passport or a high-quality colour copy — without an ID the park police will not let you onto the islands. Land tours do not require a passport. For air excursions outside Thailand (Singapore) the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return. We recommend making a passport copy on day one and keeping it separate from the original. All other documents — insurance, hotel booking — are already in our system, you do not need to re-share anything.
All our guides and drivers speak Russian as the default. English is available on request: we work with certified Thai guides who hold international licences when a guest in the group does not speak Russian. For mixed groups (Russian-speaking + foreigners) the commentary is delivered in both languages. All operational chats run on WhatsApp in your preferred language — no friction with the manager, driver or guide. Mandarin, Korean, German and French guides are available on request, the surcharge is confirmed at booking time.
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