Drama And Theatre In Singapore Witness The Broadway Of Asia In Action

Entertainment is synonymous with Singapore tourism for this island city-state has a great variety of entertainment in store for its visitors

. Travellers in Singapore can choose between night safaris to cineplexes, ethnic shopping, nightlife and even symphony orchestra among many other options.

Singapore is known as the Broadway of Asia, for the rich diversity of theatrical action staged here. Drama and theatre in Singapore are virtually a sub-culture of this multicultural state where you could enjoy stage performances in Chinese, Tamil and Malay. There is something for everyone in Singapore theatres, be it Broadway hits, world famous classics, Asian epics or even experimental plays.

Bangsawan is an aesthetically rich fusion of Malay culture and opera. It is a type of Malay opera which is said to be rare even in Asia and was introduced in Singapore in the 20th century. Most of these performances are based on tales of love and betrayal and there are also tales derived from famous Malay myths. You could capture a Bangsawan performance on a variety show or at a traditional Malay wedding. Conversely Singapores Chinese opera was introduced in the 19th century and the performances are usually based on popular Chinese myths and classics.

Singapore boasts of numerous institutions established to promote the enthusiasm for the arts in Singapore. One such establishment is the National Arts Council that manages its own theatres namely Drama Centre and Victoria Theatre. The Drama Centre is a state of the art theatre furnished with world class amenities boasting a 615 seating capacity. The Victoria Theatre claims to have a rich history and houses a large auditorium that can fit in 904 visitors. It is the very venue that hosts Singapores finest cultural events including the Singapore Arts Festival.

Among the scores of popular theatres in Singapore there is one that is well known throughout the world, especially for its conspicuous architecture. Fondly referred to by the locals as the Durian, as its shape is reminiscent of the succulent fruit, this is the renowned Esplanade Theatres on the Bay. The Esplanade houses a number of world class performing spaces equipped with the latest technology. They include the Concert Hall, Theatre, Outdoor Theatre and The Edge besides the Recital Studio, Theatre Studio and the Rehearsal Studio. Esplanade even offers a Roof Terrace with fine panoramas, excellent meeting spots, unique exhibition spaces and much more.

Another major theatre in Singapore that leads the rest in its innovative approach is the TheatreWorks. This company has staged around 2500 performances both in and out of the state and is popular for reinventing traditional plays infused with cross-cultural essence. With their programme called The Writers Laboratory the company nurtures talented individuals and carefully monitors their progress in phases.

You may also want to check out other leading theatres in Singapore like Singapore Repertory Theatre, Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble, Drama Box and Teater Ekamatra. Base yourself at a cosy five star hotel in Singapore and drop by some of these Singapore theatres to quench your aesthetic thirst. Stay in Singapore at one of the best luxury hotels with numerous awards under its title like the Raffles Hotel, Singapore and experience the difference. Sitting minutes from the Esplanade Theatres and in the heart of the business district, this Singapore hotel is your ideal choice to witness the Broadway of Asia in action.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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