The Performing Arts, Shopping and Dining All Under One Stylish Roof
Featuring a waterfront location in Singapore, Esplanade is Singapore's premier performing arts venue and has been host to great theatrical and musical performances in the past. The complex itself features an unusual structure with its dome shaped structure that over looks Marina Bay.
Housed inside are a 1,600 seat concert hall and a 200 seat theatre in addition to several other recital rooms. Besides these indoor performing venues there are also several outdoor venues which are also used.
The building has been dubbed the Durian by locals due to its unusual shape that reflects the fruit. Besides the entertainment options that can be had here, there are also dining options as well as shopping opportunities.
Visitors can shop for items as diverse as chocolates, teddy bears and movie memorabilia and even home-ware. For those who seek to relax and rejuvenate themselves there are two spas housed in the complex.
When it comes to dining there is a world of choice ranging from café's to fully fledged restaurants that are sure to delight your taste buds no matter what your preferences are.
The Esplanade is also home to Singapore's first arts library that features various kinds of media including music, dance, film and theatre.
When in Singapore there should always be a performance occurring at Esplanade which is an opportunity that art lovers should definitely not pass up. Tickets for shows can be purchased from the box office at the theatre. The box office opens one hour prior to the shows start and remains open for up to 30 minutes after the show has begun.
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