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Phare Ponleu Selpak launches six-week circus
Publication date 13 January 2021 | 22:09 | ICT

Having spent their time off during the pandemic on rehearsals and practice, Phare Circus performers are re-energised and excited to return to the stage to do a six-week run of shows at The Factory Phnom Penh, the capital’s new creative hub

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