Phare, The Cambodian Circus

Performing arts theater · Siem Reab ·

Phare, The Cambodian Circus

Performing arts theater · Siem Reab ·

Acrobatics, live music, and storytelling supporting arts education

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Intersection, Ring Road, south of the, Sok San Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia Get directions

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"A high-octane performance of live music and acrobatics by students of Phare Ponleu Selpak, a non-profit arts and circus school."

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"Phare Ponleu Circus The Phare Ponleu Circus, inspiring and awe-inducing on many levels, delights kids from 2 to 92. Under the cover of a vintage, dusty big top tent, you're invited to witness thrilling acts that could easilybe part ofa Cirque du Soleil show.The circus evolved froma home for orphaned children, just after the Khmer Rouge fell. In addition to music and dance, the teachers began teaching performance art to the students, and over the decades, schoolprojectstransformed intoafull-blown circus that tours globally. Eachperformance combines whimsy, comedy, reflection, and even hints of dark political satire."

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Phare, The Cambodian Circus

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"A dynamic live show blending acrobatics, unicycling and contortion with storytelling, music and set design that draws on Khmer culture; performances support a non‑profit arts school that provides free education and professional training, and arriving early lets families enjoy the food and drink stalls set up before the show." - Alexandra Karplus

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Phare, The Cambodian Circus

Neal P.

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I went to see te Phare Circus show last night and loved everything about it! I arrived early and had a delicious dinner of local Cambodian foods with some friends i had met on various tours. The show was excellent. The energy the performers bring is palpable throughout the venue and their talent is top notch. The show is a combination of acrobatics, dance and live music and i really enjoyed it all. Plus, their mission to help support local performers is admirable. Highly recommend

Vanessa A

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A must see when in Siem Reap! The performance was amazing, we were either on the edge of our seats during the acrobatic parts or laughing at the comedy bits in between. If you're looking for some nicer souvenirs the shop has some lovely ones to purchase made by the students of their art school. Seats B we're perfectly fine and seats C get you a bit more of a side view, in case you don't want to splurge for the best seats in zone A.

C N

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Booked our tickets online and went a bit earlier to get some delicious street food at the Phare cafe. The show started at 8 PM and was telling some sort of a family story. You could see how much fun the athletes had. The show was breathtaking and really fun.

Camden W.

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What an amazing show. Combined with the mission, can’t think of a better night time activity in Siam Reap after visiting the temples. We did the backstage tour, which gave a great glimpse into the inner workings of the show, as well as the history of the circus, and put us front and center for a show filled with great stunts, acting, and laughs. The pre-show by a community school and fair foods completed the experience. Cannot recommend enough!

Sumesh K.

Google

I had the most incredible experience at Phare, The Cambodian Circus in Siem Reap. The energy, talent, and passion of the performers were absolutely outstanding. It’s not just a circus show – it’s a powerful mix of theater, music, dance, and acrobatics that tells meaningful Cambodian stories in such a captivating way. What impressed me most was how beautifully the artists combined traditional culture with modern creativity. Every act was filled with emotion, humor, and jaw-dropping skills that kept the entire audience engaged from start to finish. If you are visiting Siem Reap, this is an absolute must-see experience. It was one of the highlights of my trip and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Lisa S.

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Really worth it to see! Beautiful, funny story with professional acrobatics. 38$ for A-seats (first 3 front rows in the middle). 28$ for B-seats (last 3 rows in the middle. 18$ for C-seats is on the sides of the tent, it’s possible your view get obstructed a little bit. It’s not always full house, and the tent is not super big. Only one A row was filled when we were there. So we enjoyed the show with no one in front of us :) First come first serve, you can choose wherever you want to sit in your seat section! They play all music with a live band! Wonderful job. There were a lot of fans in the tent, so it’s good to bring a cover up with you in case you get cold quickly (I do haha). Also restaurant and gift shop on site! We had a lovely evening.

Danielle F.

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I am a HUGE fan of live performance art and this knocked it out of the park for me! It was so entertaining and I loved seeing the acrobatics of it all. Def a must if you want to fully immerse yourself in Khmer culture!

Kate H.

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Didn’t know what to expect. Thoroughly enjoyed the energy, enthusiasm, concentration, music and strength on show! Of course there’s always a clown! The live music was great and I loved watching my almost grown up kids happy faces as they watched the acrobats and smiled at the silliness of the clown! Great value for money.