Unlike Siem Reap, there are far fewer performance venues and there are no regularly scheduled dinner performances at restaurants in Phnom Penh. The regularly scheduled performances that are available take place in small theater formats, usually at a dance/performing arts school. The performances are also less standardized than Siem Reap, often offering a greater range and variety of traditional dances and Khmer performing arts. Some of the performing arts schools in Phnom Penh are also open to visitors during the day, allowing visitors the opportunity to observe the dancers in training.
Apsara Mekong Association
An independent local association whose aims are to preserve, revive and promote Cambodian culture to local and international audiences.
Tel: 017-324200
apasara.mekong@yahoo.com
#51A, Street 222, Phnom Penh
Sovanna Phum Art Association
Striving to revive and promote Cambodian culture. Classical, Folk and Contemporary dance, Shadow theatre, Circus and Music are performed for local and international audiences. Also active in promoting inter-cultural exchanges by interacting with artists from other countries as well as working with NGO/IOs on different educational and awareness projects. Also available for private and commercial events.
Performances every Friday and Saturday, 7:30PM.
Admission: Adult : $10; Children: $5
Tel: 012-837056, 012-846020
www.sovannaphumtheatre.com
www.facebook.com/sovannaphum.art
#166 Street 99, Phnom Penh
Traditional Dance Show
Plae Pakaa/Fruitful A series of three rotating performances, showcasing a range of traditional Cambodian performing arts. Featuring more than Apsara dances, offering the chance to discover the diversity of Cambodian culture in the garden of the National Museum. Plae Pakaa, an initiative by non-for profit Cambodian Living Arts, also aims to create regular, well-paid work for emerging arts professionals in Cambodia. Rated #1 in 2012 on TripAdvisor. Performances Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 7:00PM.
Tel: 017-998570
events@cambodianlivingarts.org
www.cambodianlivingarts.org
National Museum, Street 178, Phnom Penh
