The Chaktomuk Conference Hall is located at Preah Sisowath
Quay, Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh. It designed by renowned architect Vann
Molyvann, this venue was originally opened in 1961 as La Salle de Conf?rence
Chaktomuk. Earmarked for redevelopment as a restaurant in 1991, it was brought
back into use as a theatre in 1994 following the devastating fire at the
National Theatre. The Chaktomuk Conference Hall was completely refurbished in 2000,
primarily to provide international-standard facilities for conferences. Subject
to programming it is still utilised from time to time as a theatre venue, but
only for special programmes organised directly by the Ministry of Culture and
Fine Arts.
Type of venue: conference hall/theatre; main use: conferences,
lectures and occasional performing arts activites; seating: 592 seats total
with retractable writing pallets; proscenium opening: semi-elliptical opening 14m
W x 5m H; performing area: irregular-shaped stage 14m W at widest point x 8m D
at centre x 5m H to grid; wing spaces: none; suspension equipment: overhead
pipe grid for suspension of masking and lighting; soft hangings: black legs and
borders; lighting: RDS Dimass 30-channel control, very basic lighting rig; sound:
Presis Studio 32 10-channel mixer, DAS E8 and E12 power amplifiers, DAS
speakers, pa system; backstage: 25m? quick-change area to rear of stage
accommodating 20 persons total, VIP lounge; climate control: air-conditioned; availability:
currently used only for official programmes organised by the Ministry of
Culture and Fine Arts, not available for straight hire.
Phnom Penh Chaktomuk Conference Hall was opened in 1961 as
La Salle de Conf?rence Chaktomuk. In 1991, it was fully renovated and was meant
to be a restaurant. It was brought back in its original state as a theater in 1994
after the devastating fire at the National Theater. The auditorium has a total
of 592 seats with retractable writing pallets. The performing area has an
irregular-shaped stage with overhead pipe grid for suspension of masking, lighting
and soft hangings and a spacious backstage area.
The Chaktomuk Conference Hall in Phnom Penh has undergone several changes and
was completely remodeled in the year 2000 mainly to provide international
standard facilities for conferences, seminars and lectures. But because of the
flexible design, Chaktomuk Conference Hall, Phnom Penh
is used as a theater hall only for special programs and concerts organized by
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts in Cambodia .
Chaktomuk Conference Hall, Phnom Penh is a convenient venue for hosting
programs related to performing arts and music as the auditorium is fully air-conditioned
with climate control system and state-of-the-art audio and lighting system. Chaktomuk
Conference Hall is also the venue for Phnom
Penh 's famous International Music Festival.
The main use of the Chaktomuk Conference Hall at Phnom Penh at present is
for conferences, lectures and occasional performing arts activities. The
fabulous seating arrangement consist a total of 592 seats with retractable
writing pallets. The hall is air-conditioned and there is a quick change area
at the backstage accommodating 20 persons in all. There is also the
availability of VIP Lounge in Chaktomuk Conference Hall in Phnom Penh .
The fan shaped Chaktomuk Conference Hall in Phnom
Penh is one of the mainstays of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh
