World Visits: Esplanade Theatre in Singapore

Esplanade is theatres in a building which is situated on seaside of Marina Bay to the east of Padang and at the mouth of river of Singapore. It was officially opened in 2002 as a center for performing arts. It has one Concert Hall which can capacitate 2,000 for the arts.

Today it occupies six hectares of land and is known as one of the most popular cultural landmark. It is a $600 million project. The shape of the building resembles to the shape of an eye or a Durian. The complex has an Outdoor Theatre, Recital Hall, Mall, Concert Hall, Black Box Theatre, and a wide car parking area. It is surrounded by 5000 rooms, 300 restaurants, 1000 shops, 7500 parking area and two major convention centers.

Mostly Asian and Western cultures are being displayed in the theatre catering all audiences. It has a main large sized stage, 30 m tower in height and an orchestra pit which contains three lifts. The library of Esplanade Mall is on the third floor and on the top floor is an open space which is open for public.

Esplanade has its own teams too which perform on every other occasion per annul. Nearly 14 festivals are celebrated in the theatre attracting many of the tourists as well showing the traditions of Singapore. The Concourse runs each day of the year and other hits by popular local artists.

Satay Club is popular restaurant for Singaporeans as well as foreigners which offer wide variety of mouth-watering dishes.

The concert hall served the purpose of all the major concerts and performances and hence it is one of the six halls in the world with such high-tech and advanced acoustics. At one time, as much as 120 performers can perform on the orchestral platform. The hall was designed by Johannes Klais Orgelbau. There are also four VIP boxes which provide a clear and detailed view of the performances.

Small scales musical performances are carried out in a Recital Studio which is in a fan like shape. Dance performances are shown in theatre studios.

Jandela is an exhibition area which shows visual arts. The splendid architecture of the area and the scenery of Marina Bay is what attracts locals and foreigners there.