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Overview | NAC Arts Venues | Arts Housing
NAC
owns and manages the Victoria Theatre and Drama Centre.
These provide accessible, affordable and quality performance and exhibition avenues for artists and arts groups.
Visit the Theatre Hire Request website for more information or to put in a hire request for the various venues.
The Drama Centre adds to Singapore's stable of world-class purpose built
performing arts space with its 615-seat proscenium theatre. It also offers an
intimate 120-seater black box, VIP and function rooms to meet the demands of the
diverse range of today’s arts events – from the mid-sized theatrical
presentation with stringent technical requirements, to intimate performances,
talks and exhibitions.
The
theatre is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, rigging and sound systems,
and an orchestra pit on a lift that can also form a front stage extension. With
plush seats and good acoustics, audiences are assured of a comfortable and
enjoyable experience. The function area and VIP lounge with exclusive facilities
such as bar, pantry and toilets, are excellent for seminars, meetings and
private functions. A bar and box office located at the foyer also offer patrons
the highest standards of service.
Built at Fort Canning Park on the site
originally for the Singapore Council for Adult Education, Drama Centre was
officially opened by the late David Marshall in 1955 as the Cultural Centre. It
was renamed the Drama Centre in 1980. A key platform for many local companies
starting out in the early 80s, it saw the staging of landmark Singapore plays
such as Lao Jiu, Army Daze and Mail Order Brides. Closed in 2002 for the
expansion of the Singapore History Museum, Drama Centre officially reopened in
its current location in November 2005. The co-location of the new Drama Centre
in the National Library building creates an unprecedented synergy with the arts
facilities, attractions, institutions and the commercial sector to enliven the
surrounding area.
The grand old dame of Singapore theatres, the Victoria Theatre has long been a focal point for Singapore's arts and cultural activities. The Victoria Theatre has an air-conditioned auditorium capable of seating 904 guests. It is ideal for performances of dance, drama, classical and modern ballet, opera as well as other events. It also boasts advanced stage lighting and sound equipment to cope with various kinds of performances, and support facilities including a public cafeteria and a reception room. The orchestra pit, sound system and public foyer have also recently been upgraded for quality stage productions.
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Drama Centre
The
theatre is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, rigging and sound systems,
and an orchestra pit on a lift that can also form a front stage extension. With
plush seats and good acoustics, audiences are assured of a comfortable and
enjoyable experience. The function area and VIP lounge with exclusive facilities
such as bar, pantry and toilets, are excellent for seminars, meetings and
private functions. A bar and box office located at the foyer also offer patrons
the highest standards of service.
Victoria Theatre
