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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

에스플라네이드 극장 · Marina Centre

8 story sections21 min 42 s in all

waterside building located alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River, purpose-built to be the centre for performing arts for Singapore.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay3:05

    Welcome to the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, undeniably one of the most iconic and structurally audacious landmarks in all of Singapore. Situated prominently at the very heart of the Marina Bay waterfront complex, this sprawling…

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  2. 2The Architectural Exterior and the Durian2:50

    Standing here outside the main entrance, we must confront the most immediately striking and frequently debated aspect of the Esplanade: its utterly unique exterior architecture. The complex is dominated by two massive, rounded…

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  3. 3The Acoustic Perfection of the Concert Hall2:53

    Let us now move inside and enter the crown jewel of the complex, the magnificent Concert Hall. As you step through the soundproof doors, you immediately sense a profound shift in atmosphere. …

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  4. 4The Grand Stage of the Main Theatre2:46

    Leaving the hushed environment of the Concert Hall, we transition to the other massive venue within the complex: The Theatre. While the Concert Hall is designed purely for acoustic purity, the Theatre is an engine of visual…

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  5. 5The Incubators of Art: Recital and Theatre Studios2:46

    While the monumental scale of the Concert Hall and the main Theatre capture the international headlines, the true beating heart of the Esplanade's local creative community lies within its smaller, more intimate venues. Let us…

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  6. 6The Cultural Bazaar: Concourse and Mall2:42

    Let us shift our focus away from the enclosed performance spaces and walk through the expansive, light filled arteries that connect them. This is the Esplanade Concourse and the adjoining Esplanade Mall. …

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  7. 7The Bay Canvas: Outdoor Theatre and Waterfront2:34

    Step back outside with me, moving away from the air conditioned interior and out onto the breezy waterfront promenade. Here, we find the most democratic and widely beloved performance space in the entire complex: The Outdoor…

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  8. 8Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay2:06

    To conclude our comprehensive tour of the Esplanade, I highly recommend making your way up to the beautifully landscaped Rooftop Terrace. From this elevated vantage point, you are granted a sweeping, unobstructed, panoramic view…

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What is Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay?

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is a place in Marina Centre with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMarina Centre
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length21 min 42 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates1.2897, 103.8553
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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