Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981

Phone : +65 6828 8377

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Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay, also known as the Esplanade Theatre or simply The Esplanade is a 60,000 square metres (6.0 ha) performing arts centre located in Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore river. Named after the nearby Esplanade Park, Esplanade consists of a concert hall which seats about 1,800 and a theatre with a capacity of about 2,000 for the performing arts.

The design consists of two rounded space frames fitted with triangulated glass elements and sunshades, which balance outward views with solar shading. The unique architectural design has been said to have an appearance similar to either a durian (a tropical fruit) or the eyes of a fly. Hence, the building is colloquially known to locals as “the big durians”.

The Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay contains world-class performing spaces, coupled with a wide range of professional support services and facilities. Other than performing venues, it also contains meeting venues, as well as other lifestyle and arts related services. The main highlights of the Esplanade – the concert hall and theatre, are connected to the main concourse via a foyer, while the Esplanade Mall is accessible through an entry point located between these 2 halls.

The library@esplanade, located on the third floor, is Singapore’s first public library devoted to the performing arts. There are also outdoor performing centres, and retail and food space at the Esplanade Mall. There is an outdoor open space on the fourth floor of the building, which is the highest point open to the public.

Esplanade’s in-house programming team presents over 14 festivals and 20 on-going series throughout the year.

Source : Wikipedia

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Getting there : City Hall MRT (North-South (red) or East-West (green) line), Esplanade MRT (Circle Line)