Hi 1693_Travel! Thank you very much for this wonderful review. We're glad to hear that you had a great time at Phare and hope that the show was a great antidote to your Angkor temple fatigue. Thanks for pointing out to other travelers the special ticket pricing during the season of Phare Circus Rising that goes on till September 2022. The artists involved will be pleased to hear your kind words. We hope you had an amazing trip in Cambodia and we look forward to welcoming you in the future.

Hi gabiA, thank you for writing such a detailed review of your evening at Phare Circus. It's a great tip for future guests to arrive early for the Cambodian Street Food, drink specials, shopping and pre-show entertainment. The pre-show changes weekly. We look forward to welcoming you for another visit!

Hi Aidan C, Thanks for the review and recommendation. Hopefully readers will take your advice! :-) Sounds like you had the full evening experience. The Cambodian Street Food is prepared by some of Siem Reap's favorite street food chefs. The "Spiked Lemongrass" is my favorite cocktail. Pre-show entertainment varies from week-to-week and provided by visiting local performers and Phare Circus. The troupe you saw is called "MEDHA", Cambodia's first all-female drum troupe. They are indeed pioneers in their art. A couple film makers from LA started a documentary about them just before the pandemic called "Where the Roots Lie". Hopefully they can resume soon. Glad you enjoyed the main event, also. The performers do genuinely love what they do, and it shows. I'll pass along your appreciation to them. Best Regards, Craig

Hi iamjohnnymac, thank you for the review and recommendation. The artists and musicians are passionate and love what they do and it shows. They will be very delighted to hear they were able to make you glad you attended. As you point out, it's more than a show but a full evening of dining, storytelling, and entertainment. Guests also have the added benefit of knowing their patronage supports free academic and artistic education and provides jobs to the locals. Thanks again for including Phare Circus in your Siem Reap visit. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Hi LucyLuckyLou, thank you for sharing your love for Phare Circus. "Khmer Metal" is a unique show created by the artists to share an aspect of the lives of modern, urban Cambodian youth. Definitely edgy and fun. As you mention, guests will enjoy a great show with the added benefit of supporting free academic and artistic education at Phare Ponleu Selpak non-profit school. Thanks again for including Phare Circus in your Siem Reap visit.

Hi MonkeySeeDo, Thank you for sharing your Phare Circus experience. As you point out, Phare is more than just a show. It's uniquely Cambodian story telling about recent history, folklore and modern society. There are great locally made souvenirs in the gift shop and tasty Cambodian street food in the cafe. A full evening at the circus! Thanks for joining.

Hi SK, thank you for sharing your Phare Circus experience. It's gratifying to see that you took advantage of the full evening program, from the Cambodian street food, to the pre-show entertainment to the shopping and then the main event. As you mention, it's a good value for a full evening of entertainment, and your patronage supports free academic and artistic education at Phare Ponleu Selpak non-profit school. Thanks for including Phare Circus in your Siem Reap visit.

Hi liaaaaa68, thank you for sharing your love for Phare Circus. Indeed, there are performances currently on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, but we hope to add nights soon as more travelers visit Siem Reap. You're absolutely right that the big top is an intimate venue so no one is far from the action, but it's worth noting that the views in some seats in Section C - Open seating are partially obstructed by the support pillars. The artists absolutely pour themselves into the performances as they've created the stories based on their own life experiences. You offer a good tip to future guests to arrive a couple hours prior to show time to enjoy Cambodian Street Food, drinks and shopping. Thanks again for including Phare Circus in your Siem Reap visit.