Singapore has a fairly vibrant arts scene. Western theatre and dance is staged as well as traditional Asian performances but on short runs. Runs are timed in weeks, not months or years.

Singapore's Esplanade Theatres on the Bay were opened in 2002 and many national and international plays and pieces are performed here. Beside these there are a number of smaller theatres and venues where there are regular arts performances.

Though Singapore's censorship rules are sometimes criticised, there is still much to entertain the general public.

Theatres

Esplanade Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade Theatres on the Bay is a modern building that houses many different theatres. The modern building with its spiky exterior is often referred to as the Durian, because of its resemblance to the "King of Fruits".

The Esplanade presents many festivals, music, theatre, dance, multi arts performances and more.

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The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT)

One of Asia's leading English-language theatres, the SRT stages original works as well as productions of western classics starring Asian performers, such as The Glass Menagerie, Death of a Salesman and Hamlet. 

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The Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT)

The internationally acclaimed SDT stages a mixed repertoire to appeal to all cultures and tastes.

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Hi! Theatre

Hi! Theatre, the Singapore Theatre of the Deaf, seeks to make people more aware of the potential of the disabled. The company performs internationally with a varied repertoire of visual styles using mime, masks and blacklight.

The Odyssey Dance Theatre

The Odyssey Dance Theatre stages programmes under the Arts4yoUths initiative and hosts two biennial dance festivals - Xposition O Contemporary Dance Fiesta and DanzINC - the International Dancers & Choreographers Residency Festival. 

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ACTION Theatre

ACTION Theatre is non-profit professional theatre company known for its approach in staging original plays that explore topical and contemporary issues in an imaginative manner.

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Theatre Works

Theatre Works is an independent, non-profit Singaporean theatre company that supports Singaporean artists and promotes and produces Singaporean writing.

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Concerts

The Singapore Lyric Opera

The Singapore Lyric opera company presents a range of operas, concerts and musical events. Inaugurated in 1991 with an objective to promote an appreciation of opera, their productions give Singaporean and other Asian artistes the chance to perform with internationally renowned singers.

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO)

Since their inauguration in 1979 the SSO has grown into a fully-fledged orchestra with around 90 professional musicians, the majority of whom are Singaporeans. 

The SSO performs more than 90 concerts in two seasons a year. As well as performing on home ground at the Victoria Concert Hall, the SSO also stages open-air concerts at the Botanic Gardens and performs in major shopping centres.

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Further Information

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