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ESPLANADE
 T H E AT R E S O N T H E B AY

   Singapore’s National Performing Arts Centre
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                              WELCOME TO ESPLANADE –
                              T H E AT R ES O N T H E B AY
As you step under our twin domes along the Marina           We are a platform for Asian arts to the world at large,
Bay waterfront, you will find people from all walks         working alongside our counterparts in the region to
of life experiencing the arts and our spaces. Through       produce original works that speak of who we are and
the day, you may see students trooping through our          where we come from. Our new mid-sized theatre along
foyer spaces on guided visits or to participate in our      our waterfront, ready in 2021, is poised to nurture the next
regular Feed Your Imagination series of performances        generation of Singapore artists and audiences, and present
specially created for them. Turn a corner and you           more inspiring performances from around the world.
find tourists snapping wefies against the backdrop of
our visual arts installations and outdoor sculptures,       At the same time, we are going all out to create new
or groups of seniors on a leisurely afternoon out,          ways for the arts to impact communities who may not
studying our programme boards or still humming the          always have the opportunity to encounter the arts or
evergreen tunes from our monthly Coffee Morning             visit Esplanade. This includes families and seniors
& Afternoon Tea concerts. As night falls, friends and       from less privileged backgrounds, migrant workers in
couples gather in our venues. They savour everything        crisis, at-risk youth and those with special needs. One
from adrenaline-pumping rock music, soothing jazz to        migrant worker, while here for a pulsating bhangra
a whole spectrum of dance and theatre. On weekends,         performance—complete with audience participation—
families pack the centre: dining in one of our many         at Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts, summed up
restaurants, hanging out at our rooftop garden and          his experience, “Tonight, problem all forget already”.
children’s activity space PIP’s PLAYbox, or simply          An alumnus from our Songwriting for Hope project
enjoying a free performance in our Outdoor Theatre.         with the Singapore Girls’ Home returned the next year
                                                            to guide and encourage the new participants because
Behind all this, lies our vision to be an arts centre for   she now wants “to be the person to spark a change
everyone. This vision is an enduring one. The world         in their lives”. Be it a memory triggered, a story that
and Singapore have changed dramatically since               moved, words or music that soothed or inspired, a new
Esplanade opened its doors on 12 October 2002, and          provocation or an understanding of another culture, I
there will be more changes in the years to come. But        believe the arts can make these powerful connections
we at Esplanade continue to believe that the arts           deep within a person or between people. The
can touch every single person—regardless of age,            experience can be liberating and even transformative.
culture or background—in a very special way. We
welcome several million visitors each year, and present     We invite you to explore Esplanade. May you discover
performances all year round, 70 per cent of which are       new worlds and connections through the arts, just like
free. Much of the rest is offered at subsidised ticket      many others who already have.
prices, so that great art can be experienced by as many
as possible. All this is thanks to the unflagging support
of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, the
Singapore Totalisator Board, and our sponsors and           Yvonne Tham
donors, to whom we are deeply grateful.                     Chief Executive Officer

                                                                                                       CEO’s Message
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VISION & MISSION
OUR VISION
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is a performing
arts centre for everyone. We will be internationally
recognised for our creativity and sense of adventure.
We will set exceptional standards of service that will
position us as a world leader.

OUR MISSION
To entertain, engage, educate and inspire.
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 THE ESPLANADE STORY

 1970s 1987                                             1989                           1994                            1996                         2001                          2002                              2003
 The idea of a national      First design brief for     The Advisory Council           The first public                Groundbreaking               Topping Out Ceremony.         Esplanade opened officially       Third cultural festival,
 arts centre for Singapore   the arts centre was        on Culture and the Arts        exhibition of Esplanade’s       Ceremony.                                                  on 12 October 2002,               Huayi – Chinese Festival of
 was conceived.              formulated, with input     released its report,           architectural plans was                                                                    followed by a three-week          Arts, launched to celebrate
                             from the arts community.   which included a               held and the arts centre                                                                   long Opening Festival.            the Lunar New Year.
                                                        recommendation for the         was named Esplanade –
                                                        creation of “a world-class     Theatres on the Bay.                                                                       Two cultural festivals were
                                                        performing arts centre”.                                                                                                  launched to galvanise each
                                                                                       The Esplanade project                                                                      ethnic community through
                                                                                       was redesigned in                                                                          the arts during festive
                                                                                       phases: Phase 1                                                                            occasions. The festivals
                                                                                       comprised the Theatre,                                                                     were Kalaa Utsavam –
                                                                                       Concert Hall, studios,                                                                     Indian Festival of Arts to
                                                                                       rehearsal and commercial                                                                   celebrate Deepavali and
                                                                                       spaces. Medium-sized                                                                       Pesta Raya – Malay Festival
                                                                                       theatres were to be built                                                                  of Arts to celebrate Hari
                                                                                       in Phase 2.                                                                                Raya Puasa.

                             The                        2018                           2017                            2015                         2012                                  2003-2012
                             Next
                             Stage
                                                        Singtel donated                Esplanade announced             Esplanade put Singapore      Esplanade commemorated        Esplanade ramped up its           da:ns festival; festivals
                                                        S$10 million towards           its plans to build a new        artists at the forefront     its 10th Anniversary with     annual arts offerings with the    for various demographics
                                                        the development                550-seat theatre along its      of its programmes            the year-long theme           launch of various key festivals   including Octoburst! for
                                                        of Esplanade’s new             waterfront, to support its      to commemorate               Celebrating Life – The best   and programme series.             children and A Date With
                                                        waterfront theatre, the        next stage of development.      Singapore’s 50th birthday.   of the Human Spirit through                                     Friends for seniors; as well as
                                                        largest single donation the                                                                 the Arts. The centre’s        These include genre-focused       monthly free concert series
                                                        arts centre has received       In October, Esplanade                                        anniversary weekend in        festivals such as A Tapestry      Beautiful Sunday, which
                                                        since it opened.               launched #mydurian—a year-                                   October was dedicated to      of Sacred Music, Baybeats,        takes place in the Esplanade
                                                                                       long celebration for its 15th                                celebrating Singapore arts    Mosaic Music Festival and         Concert Hall.
                                                                                       anniversary—comprising                                       and artists.
                                                                                       programmes and activities
                                                                                       that bring together people
                                                                                       and stories that have helped
                                                                                       shape the arts centre fondly
                                                                                       dubbed the Durian.
 About Us                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Milestones
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                                                                             COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES
                                                                             Our cultural arts festivals presenting some of Asia’s       Other regular series include Coffee Morning & Afternoon
                                                                             finest artists are among the high points of our calendar.   Tea and Songs We Grew Up With, featuring nostalgic hits
                                                                             Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Huayi – Chinese           performed by Singapore singers and musicians.
                                                                             Festival of Arts, Deepavali with Kalaa Utsavam – Indian
                                                                             Festival of Arts, and Hari Raya Puasa with Pesta            Schools and families with young children have much to
                                                                             Raya – Malay Festival of Arts. We also bring different      feast on with our Feed Your Imagination (F.Y.I), Limelight
                                                                             communities together through the arts during A Tapestry     and PLAYtime! series which expose younger audiences to
                                                                             of Sacred Music and festive occasions such as New Year’s    different art forms, invite their participation or raise their
                                                                             Eve and National Day.                                       awareness of different cultures and social issues.

                                                                             All year round, Esplanade’s free music programmes           In our Community Engagement programmes, we work
                                                                             such as Jazz in July, Cool Classics and Beautiful Sunday    closely with artists and social service organisations to
                                                                             attract sizeable crowds, entertain with different genres    bring transformative and meaningful arts experiences to
                                                                             of music and ensure that the arts are accessible to all.    seniors, children, youth, migrant workers and those with
                                                                                                                                         special needs.

OUR PROGRAMMES       There’s something for everyone! Esplanade’s diverse
                     programmes encompass music, dance, theatre and
                     visual arts, with a special focus on community access
                     and arts education.

                     Our year-round calendar of Esplanade Presents
                     programmes is complemented by hirers’ programmes
                     and programmes which are presented in partnership
                     with commercial presenters and sponsors.

    Our Programmes                                                                                                                                                                  Our Programmes
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 AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
 Through innovative, in-depth programming, our              largest free alternative music festival; da:ns festival
 festivals and programmes add to the overall vibrancy       and da:ns series, which present dance works ranging
 of Singapore’s arts scene. To inspire our artists and      from the classical to the contemporary by celebrated
 audiences, we regularly present performances by some       dancemakers; as well as Mosaic Music Series and
 of Singapore’s and the world’s finest artists, taking      Classics series featuring the finest contemporary music
 audiences on a journey from the fun and interactive side   artists and world-class orchestras.
 of the arts to works by some of the most exciting and
 cutting-edge artists.                                      Visitors to Esplanade will also find much to explore in the
                                                            curated quarterly Visual Arts exhibitions and public art
 Deep dive into specific genres through festivals and       works in unusual spaces around the centre.
 programme series such as Baybeats, Singapore’s

                                                                                                                          ARTS & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
                                                                                                                          Esplanade is committed to collaborating with artists and    Esplanade’s mentorship programmes such as the
                                                                                                                          arts groups in presenting, commissioning and producing      Baybeats Budding Bands programme and Mosaic Jazz
                                                                                                                          new works. The Studios programme series is a platform       Fellows support young and emerging artists, while
                                                                                                                          for artists to create original works of theatre. We also    programmes such as the Mosaic Associate Artist
                                                                                                                          regularly commission and present new work for our           initiative support our talented musicians in taking their
                                                                                                                          cultural and genre-focused festivals such as Huayi, Kalaa   art to the next stage.
                                                                                                                          Utsavam, Pesta Raya and da:ns festival. In addition, we
                                                                                                                          create opportunities for Singapore artists to work with     To ensure a continuous pipeline of skilled technical
                                                                                                                          their regional and international counterparts.              crew for the arts and entertainment industry in
                                                                                                                                                                                      Singapore, Esplanade has developed a range of
                                                                                                                          During our festivals and programmes, we organise            technical theatre training programmes for the
                                                                                                                          workshops, post-performance talks, meet-the-artist          creative industry. The centre is an Approved Training
                                                                                                                          sessions and masterclasses so audiences and aspiring        Organisation (ATO) of SkillsFuture Singapore.
                                                                                                                          artists can delve deeper into the arts.

 Our Programmes                                                                                                                                                                                                               Our Programmes
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     PERFORMANCE VENUES

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     1) ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL             2) ESPLANADE THEATRE                 3) WATERFRONT THEATRE                4) ESPLANADE RECITAL STUDIO              5) ESPLANADE THEATRE STUDIO          6) ESPLANADE ANNEXE STUDIO
     Esplanade’s crown jewel boasts        Modelled on the traditional          (COMING SOON)                        The fan-shaped Recital Studio,           An intimate setting for              A raw space for ar tists to
     superb acoustics and is one of        horseshoe-shaped performance         A new mid-sized theatre              which seats up to 245 people,            experimental theatre and dance       collaborate, experiment and
     only five halls in the world with     arenas and with a seating            along Esplanade’s waterfront         is an ideal venue for music              presentations, the Theatre Studio    create. Here, ar tists can perform
     similar state-of-the-ar t acoustic    capacity of 1,950, the Theatre       with a capacity of at least 550      performances such as chamber             is a highly flexible performance     in an informal setting, rehearse
     features. These features allow        creates an intimate space that       seats. It will be semi-flexible in   music and solo recitals, cabaret         space. It of fers various            and create work, and also hone
     the 1,630 seat Concer t Hall          draws the audience and ar tists on   both stage and seating layout        shows and jazz concer ts. In             configurations with retractable      their craf t through Esplanade’s
     (with an additional 197 seats in      stage closer together. Four levels   and it will enable Esplanade to      addition to its timber flooring, the     seating that can accommodate         mentorship oppor tunities. The
     the galler y) to be adapted for       of seats face the stage designed     address expanding audience           studio’s wall and ceiling finishes are   up to 220 people. Equipped with      Annexe Studio has a standing
     dif ferent music performances, be     for the presentation of Asian and    numbers and growing ar tistic        specifically designed to ensure that     highly adaptable staging, lighting   capacity of up to 450 people
     it orchestral, choral, cultural, or   Western performing ar ts, with an    needs. Construction will start in    the space has good acoustics.            and sound systems, it can meet       across two floors.
     even a rock concer t, producing       adjustable orchestra pit that can    2019 and complete in 2021.                                                    dif ferent staging demands.
     optimum sound at ever y concer t.     hold about 100 musicians.

     Performance Venues                                                                                                                                                                                           Performance Venues
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     A R T S A L L D AY, E V E R Y D AY
     1) ESPLANADE CONCOURSE
     The Concourse includes a central visual ar ts space
     where commissioned site-specific installations are
     displayed throughout the year. The Upper Concourse
     also has a stage that hosts free arts performances daily.

 2) ESPLANADE OUTDOOR THEATRE
 Overlooking the 300m-long waterfront along Marina
 Bay, the Outdoor Theatre can seat 450 people and
 accommodate up to 600 standing. The space hosts a                                                                                                                                               5
 range of free performances on weekends and public
 holidays, from music to dance and theatre, that can
 be enjoyed under a starlit sk y.

 3) PIP’S PLAYBOX
 PIP’s PL AYbox is a dedicated space for young ar ts
 lovers and their families to discover and par ticipate
 in imaginative play. The space hosts a range of
 activities including stor y telling sessions and
 self-guided activities, and also includes a reading
 corner and an outdoor play area.                                                                  1                                     4                                                       6

                                                                                                                                             4) JENDELA (VISUAL ARTS SPACE)
                                                                                                                                             “Jendela”, the Malay word for “window”, aptly
                                                                                                                                             describes this exhibition space with a long wall of
                                                                                                                                             louvred windows that look out towards Marina Bay. It
                                                                                                                                             showcases a regular line-up of visual arts exhibitions.

                                                                                                                                             5) ESPLANADE TUNNEL
                                                                                                                                             This 85m-long passageway features a regular line-up
                                                                                                                                             of visual ar ts exhibitions, and allows visitors easy
                                                                                                                                             and sheltered access to Esplanade from CityLink
                                                                                                                                             Mall, Esplanade MRT and City Hall MRT.

                                                                                                                                             6) ESPLANADE COMMUNITY WALL
                                                                 2                                                                       3   The Community Wall showcases visual ar ts
                                                                                                                                             exhibitions by ar tists.

     Arts All Day, Every Day                                                                                                                                                  Arts All Day, Every Day
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     A GREEN CENTRE                                                                            MORE ABOUT THE ARTS

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     1) ESPLANADE FORECOURT GARDEN
                                                                                                                                     1) PASSAGES — THE ESPLANADE STORY
     Located at the main entrance of Esplanade, this lush
                                                                                                                                     A public exhibition space in the Esplanade
     garden is home to a variety of trees and plants, most
                                                                                                                                     Concourse that enjoys natural lighting in the day,
     of which are indigenous to the region. Here, you’ll
                                                                                                                                     Passages tells the stor y of Esplanade’s histor y and its
     find the Gelam Tree, Sea Tristania, Yellow Rain Tree
                                                                                                                                     place in the development of the ar ts in Singapore.
     and Rainbow Gum Tree with its colourful bark. Along
     the pathways, you’ll see tall grass that was once
                                                                                                                                     2) TRIBUTESG
     found in kampungs.
                                                                                                                                     This exhibition space in the Esplanade Concourse
                                                                                                                                     honours pioneers who have contributed significantly to
     Water features and benches make for a relaxing
                                                                                                                                     the development of the arts in Singapore. It also lives
     environment—an oasis in the hear t of the civic and
                                                                                                                                     online on www.esplanade.com/tributesg where you can
     cultural district. The Forecour t Garden has also                                  1                                            find the stories of over 200 Singapore arts pioneers.
     played host to free performances as par t of our
     various festivals and programmes.
                                                                                                                                     3) WWW.ESPLANADE.COM
                                                                                                                                     Find out what’s on at Esplanade, one of the world’s busiest
     2) ESPLANADE ROOF TERRACE                                                                                                       performing arts centres, and book tickets for shows
     With panoramic views of the city and Marina Bay, the                                                                            through our website. On www.esplanade.com/learn, you’ll
     Roof Terrace is the perfect space to enjoy sights of                                                                            uncover perspectives and videos to plug you into new
     Marina Bay and Singapore’s sk yline. It is a popular                                                                            experiences of the arts in Singapore and Asia, including
     spot among Singaporeans and foreign visitors.                                                                                   resources for educators and students.
     There is landscaping with manicured lawns,
     shrubber y and small trees, complemented by seating                                                                             4) LIBRARY@ESPLANADE
     areas, so that visitors can rest or find the perfect                                                                            The National Library Board manages Singapore’s first
     photo oppor tunity.                                                                                                             dedicated performing arts library, located on Level 3 of the
                                                                                        2                                        2   Esplanade Mall. The library houses an extensive range of
                                                                                                                                     arts-related reference books and a multimedia collection.

     A Green Centre                                                                                                                                                        More About The Arts
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     ARTIST FACILITIES
     1) ESPLANADE REHEARSAL STUDIO
     Similar in size to the Esplanade Theatre stage, the
     Rehearsal Studio is an ideal rehearsal space for major
     productions. It is specifically designed for dance
     rehearsals and pre-performance warm-up sessions.

     With full glass windows which let in natural light and
     a spectacular view of the bay, it is also a lovely setting
     for performance workshops for artists or members of
     the public.

     2) GREEN ROOM
     The backstage Green Room is a regular fixture of
     performance spaces around the world. At Esplanade,
     it is where ar tists and crew interact over meals.

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                                                                                                                                          3) DRESSING ROOMS
                                                                                                                                          Esplanade’s backstage areas include a total of 42
                                                                                                                                          dressing rooms of various sizes that cater to the
                                                                                                                                          needs of ar tists.

                                                                                                                                          4) CONCERT HALL LOUNGE
                                                                                                                                          The Concert Hall Lounge is located backstage and close
                                                                                                                                          to the Esplanade Concert Hall. It is where artists can
                                                                  2                                                                   4   gather to mix and mingle, beyond the confines of their
                                                                                                                                          dressing rooms.

     Artist Facilities                                                                                                                                                             Artist Facilities
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  HOSPITA LIT Y SPACES
  Hospitality spaces at the Esplanade Concer t Hall and
  Esplanade Theatre make excellent hosting areas for
  private functions and corporate events. Spread over
  four levels, these spaces ser ve dif ferent capacities,
  catering to both big and small functions.

  1) CONCERT HALL AND THEATRE FOYERS
  With a standing capacity of 200 to 350 people, these
  foyer areas can be used for receptions in conjunction
  with an event or performance in the Concer t Hall or
  Theatre. These spaces of fer views of the city and
  Marina Bay, and can also be used independently for
  private and corporate events.

  2) CONCERT HALL AND THEATRE SUITES
  For an exclusive experience, the elegant and intimate
  Concer t Hall Suite and Theatre Suite (pictured) of fer
  unique settings for private or corporate receptions
  and events.                                                                                                                   1

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                                                                                                                                    3) THE TALL ROOM, ESPLANADE THEATRE
                                                                                                                                    Bathed in natural light, with a high ceiling and a
                                                                                                                                    timber wall, The Tall Room of fers privacy, respite
                                                                                                                                    and an exclusive experience for corporate receptions
                                                                                                                                    and events.

                                                                                                                                    4)THE BAY ROOM, ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL
                                                                                                                                    With a spectacular view of Marina Bay, the
                                                                                                                                    multi-purpose space is ideal for receptions, talks,
       2                                                                                                                        4   workshops, and private and corporate events.

     Hospitality Spaces                                                                                                                                                  Hospitality Spaces
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  GE T IN VO LV ED
  Esplanade is a not-for-profit organisation and a charity                                                                                                                             SPONSOR – The support we receive from the private
  with a social mission. Be a part of our mission to                                                                                                                                   sector forms one of our most important sources of income,
  inspire, change mindsets and transform lives through                                                                                                                                 and helps us make a difference to Singapore’s arts scene.
  the arts.
                                                                                                                                                                                       We stage some 3,000 performances annually, so
  DONATE – As we enter our next phase of growth, we want                                                                                                                               companies and organisations get access to our
  to continuously create opportunities for communities                                                                                                                                 large base of loyal ar ts audiences. Not only is their
  in need to experience the arts. We aim to nurture future                                                                                                                             brand elevated through association with Esplanade,
  artists and audiences through new programmes. Here are                                                                                                                               Singapore’s national performing ar ts centre, we
  some causes to contribute to.                                                                                                                                                        are also able to create intimate and customised
                                                                                                                                                                                       hospitality experiences.

  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
                                                                                                                                                                                       To become one of our valued sponsors or for more
  We work with social service organisations on arts-based
                                                                                                                                                                                       information, please call 6828 8322 or
  programmes that can uplift their beneficiaries.
                                                                                                                                                                                       email partners@esplanade.com.

  These range from songwriting programmes that
                                                                                                                                                                                       VOLUNTEER – Love the arts and want to find out what
  empower vulnerable youth, to singing workshops for
                                                                                                                                                                                       goes on inside a performing arts centre? Come volunteer
  seniors with dementia and their caregivers, which help
                                                                                                                                                                                       with us, from helping out at our community workshops
  them bond and strengthen their emotional well-being.       WATERFRONT THEATRE                                          FUNDRAISING EVENTS
                                                                                                                                                                                       for the underserved, to going behind the scenes of our
                                                             Esplanade’s new theatre, ready in 2021, will be a           Look out for our creative fundraising initiatives, which
                                                                                                                                                                                       many festivals.
  Every year we reach out to about 15,000 beneficiaries,     platform for the next generation of artists and bring the   tell the many stories of how the arts can impact lives,
  including children, youth, seniors and those with          arts to more people. It has an estimated development        be it from the artist’s perspective or from that of
                                                                                                                                                                                       Email engage@esplanade.com or visit
  special needs.                                             budget of S$30 million—S$10 million of which will           underserved communities we’ve reached out to.
                                                                                                                                                                                       www.esplanade.com/volunteer for more information.
                                                             come from the government, about S$20 million of
  ADOPT A SCHOOL                                             which will be raised by Esplanade through corporate         These fundraising events include:
  The arts can play an important part in a student’s         sponsorship and public fundraising.
  educational and developmental journey, opening                                                                         •   Our first-ever fundraising gala in June 2018, where
  their minds and shaping their perspectives. Our            Singtel has generously donated S$10 million                     more than 300 guests dined on the magnificent
  Adopt a School donors enable access to amazing             towards the development of the theatre, so we have              Esplanade Theatre stage. It profiled Singapore music
  arts performances, workshops and experiences that          approximately S$10 million to raise!                            artists and groups we have worked with such as Kit
  enrich young people at a crucial time in their lives.                                                                      Chan, Eugenia Yip, the SYC Ensemble Singers and
                                                             More than just bricks and mortar, the mid-sized                 the ITE Show Choir.
                                                             waterfront theatre will allow us to scale up the good
                                                             work that has been done by many community, youth            •   Backstage Pass with..., a series of celebrity and
                                                             and arts groups in our small venues. Audiences will             insider tours during our 15th anniversary in 2017.
                                                             get to experience more inspiring performances from              These tours of the centre were led by well-known
                                                             around the world, as a majority of new works are made           artists who have performed in our venues and
                                                             for venues of this size.                                        Esplanade staff responsible for keeping the arts
                                                                                                                             centre running like clockwork.
                                                             ADOPT A TREE, MARK A BENCH
                                                             The Esplanade Forecourt Garden is a lush, green oasis       •   Artist Chua Boon Kee’s series of cat and dog
                                                             in the heart of the city. Adopting a tree or bench there        sculptures, each available for adoption through
                                                             is the perfect opportunity for you to remember and              a donation. Chua has supported Esplanade’s
                                                             honour a loved one, or celebrate a special occasion.            fundraising efforts twice, first with his exhibition In
                                                                                                                             the Affair of Cats & Dogs, the Government’s Involved
                                                             For more information, visit www.esplanade.com/donations.        and So Shall We during our 10th anniversary in 2012,
                                                             To get in touch with us, email donations@esplanade.com.         followed by to have a home in 2018.

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  VISITING THE CENTRE                                                                   CENTRE MAP
                                                                                                   Mezzanine Level                                                                                                                                                              Level 2
                                                                                                   Box Office & Information Counter                                                              5                   Courtyard                                       10         Recital Studio

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                                                                                        1          Forecourt Garden                                                                              6                   Outdoor Theatre                                  11        Jendela (Visual Arts Space)

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                                                                                        2          Concourse                                                                                     7                   Annexe Studio                                   12         Theatre Studio

                                                                                        3          Concert Hall                                                                                  8                   The Lawn                                        13         PIP’s PLAYbox

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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is Singapore’s national performing arts centre, offering a
                                          rich line-up of about 3,000 performances featuring dance, music, theatre, visual arts and more
                                          annually. Esplanade is operated by The Esplanade Co Ltd, which is a not-for-profit organisation,
                                          a registered Charity and an Institution of a Public Character.

1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 | Customer Service Hotline: 6828 8377

      www.esplanade.com                                         EsplanadeSG                                EsplanadeSingapore
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Photo credits: Aloysius Lim, Alvin Ho, Bernie Ng, Bryan van der Beek, Crispian Chan, Debbie Y., Jack Yam, Ken Cheong, Mori Hidetaka.           UEN: 199205206G Information correct at time of print.
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