- Address: 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, 038981
- Phone: +65 6828 8377
- Official website: https://www.esplanade.com/
- Opening: 2002
One of the most striking sights of Singapore , which will amaze the imagination of any tourist, is the Esplanade Theater. It is located on the Marina Bay bay and consists of two symmetrical buildings in the form of glass half-spheres, covered with aluminum triangles, like scales. This unique structure reminds local residents of the fruit of durian, as a result of which the theater immediately received this unofficial name. Although the idea of Singaporean architects prototype of the construction was a microphone of the 50's.
The Esplanade Theater in Singapore was inaugurated on October 12, 2002. It is not only an architectural masterpiece, but an integrated center of art. Performances, exhibitions, concerts, performances of world stars, musicals, operas, art festivals, dance shows, conferences, seminars and other events dedicated to art are held here.
The theater complex includes a concert hall for 1600 people, a theater hall for 2000 people, two additional studios for 200 and 245 spectators, an open-air theater, a gallery, a shopping center, a public library and two conference rooms. Esplanade in Singapore is one of the five best theaters in the world in terms of acoustics, and is also rich in its theatrical repertoire.
The complex has its own gallery, where exhibitions of works of fine art of both local and foreign masters are held. The Esplanade Library is unique in its kind on the territory of Singapore. It is dedicated exclusively to art and is divided into 4 blocks: cinema, theater, music and dancing. In its arsenal are books, not only printed but also electronic, CDs with various musical works, recordings of films, operas, musicals, dance performances. Also here you can find tutorials, reference books, scripts, biographies of famous artists. The purpose of this public library is to involve the broad masses in art, to show that art is not an elitist luxury, but a sphere that is accessible to all.
Excursions in the Esplanade Theater
In addition to attending the events according to the theater program, you can book a tour of the theater, which is held on weekdays at 9.30, 12.30, 14.30. The ticket costs 10 Singapore dollars, for students and children - 8 Singapore dollars. There is also the possibility of an individual excursion around the whole complex, including backstage and orchestra pit. It will cost more - 30 Singapore dollars, for students and children - 24.
The complex can also be walked for free. To do this, you need to ask for permission when you sign in. In addition, in the foyer and corridors often hold free exhibitions and concerts.
How to get to the Esplanade Theater?
The Esplanade Theater is a 10-minute walk from the City Hall metro station , which can be reached via the red or green line. And at the same distance from the establishment there is a stop Esplanade on the yellow line Circle Line.
You will easily get another type of public transport : city buses NR8, NR7, NR6, NR5, NR2, NR1, 961, 960, 857, 700A, 106, 77, 75, 6N, 5N, 4N, 3N, 2N, 1N, 531, 502, 195, 162M, 133, 111, 97, 70M, 56, 36. Singapore Tourist Pass and Ez-Link cards will noticeably save money on the trip.
The Esplanade Theater is an important item in the Singapore travel program. He personifies a very high level in the development of culture and art and bringing them to the masses. This is an invaluable example for other countries.
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