Phare Music Now Available on iTunes Sometimes while watching the jaw-dropping stunts during a performance at Phare, The Cambodian Circus, it’s understandable that you might forget to notice your foot tapping to the live music that accompanies it. Just watch the...
Meet The Stars: Nem Mann By: Vattanak Chou Nem Mann is a circus artist who performs regularly with the show “Influence”. At only 18 he’s already a talented circus artist who does acrobatics and hand balancing. But that’s no surprise. He comes from a...
Meet The Stars: Chhoun Chandan (Loyl Nash) By Vattanak Chou Chhoun Chandan is a circus artist who specializes in Rola Bola and plays several roles, from “child” to “Pol Pot”, in the show “Sokha”. He grew up in Battambang and attended the...
Meet the Stars: Pen Robit By Vattanak Chou Pen Robit is a visual artist who plays the role of “Teacher” in the show “Sokha”. He grew up in Battambang and attended the Visual and Applied Arts School at Phare Ponleu Selpak. He also studied at...
From Phare to Cirque du Soleil Phare Circus is a social enterprise owned by Phare Ponleu Selpak non-profit school. At-risk Cambodian youth transform their lives through art and education. Some get well-paying jobs at Phare Circus in Siem Reap, some follow their...
Behind the Scenes: Influence By Vattanak Chou Survival of the fittest. Domination. Manipulation. How do we create a place for ourselves in the world? Influence mixes drama, circus and puppetry to explore struggles for power and survival. From primordial organisms...
