Last night (saturday), Mei and I went to Savanah Phun, a small outdoor theater a few blocks away from our guest house, where every weekend they show different shadow puppet plays.
The atmosphere was wonderfully home grown, intimate and lively. The musicians sat at the side of the stage, and the piece began with the traditional offerings to the gods.
The two monkey characters, who stole the show, had been in the class we met that morning at Cambodian LIving Arts. We spoke to them after the show – full of life and laughter.
Here are some photos of our evening….

Savanah Phun Theater

Shadow puppets

The main character

A young audience member

Young audience member

2 more young audience members

Two monkey characters – students from Cambodian Living Arts

The whole cast