On November 28, 2008, history will be made as the World Premiere of Where Elephants Weep takes centre stage at Phnom Penh’s Chenla Theatre. It will be the first time in the Kingdom’s history that a contemporary opera of this scale and calibre has been staged, and promises to be the most inspiring event in Cambodia’s cultural calendar this year.

Where Elephants Weep is a modern take on a traditional Khmer love story, and fuses ancient melodies with elements of hip-hop and rock, performed by professional musicians and actors from around the world. Commissioned by Cambodian Living Arts (generating arts renewal since 1998), a project of World Education, Where Elephants Weep is a creative collaboration between acclaimed Cambodian composer Him Sophy, story writer Catherine Filloux, and executive producer, John Burt.

If you would like to include a visit to the groundbreaking opera when visiting Phnom Penh from 28 Nov 08 to 7 Dec 08 please contact: info@asia-adventures.com

For more information visit: www.whereelephantsweep.net