Development Plans for Mid-sized Theatres

Debated in Parliament on 20 Jan 2014.

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Janice Koh inquired about the plans for the two mid-sized theatres originally proposed as part of the Esplanade and how the Ministry will address the rising demand for mid-sized venues in the central arts district.
Lawrence Wong confirmed that the original plans for the mid-sized theatres at the Esplanade are still under consideration, with detailed specifications being studied to determine costs, funding, and timing.
As an interim measure, the reopening of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall in August 2014, with 600 and 670 seats respectively, will help alleviate the demand for mid-sized performing venues.

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Janice Koh

Ms Janice Koh asked the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth what are the plans for the development of the two mid-sized theatres originally proposed as part of the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and how does the Ministry aim to address the rising demand for mid-sized performing venues especially in the central arts district.

Lawrence Wong

The original plans for mid-sized theatres in the Esplanade remain on the table. We are working out the detailed specifications for this project, which will have impact on the costs, the funding model, as well as timing. These are issues which MCCY is presently studying.

In the meantime, the reopening of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, targeted for August 2014, will help alleviate the demand for mid-sized performing venues in the city. The theatre will have around 600 seats and the concert hall, around 670 seats.

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Janice Koh inquired about the plans for the two mid-sized theatres originally proposed as part of the Esplanade and how the Ministry will address the rising demand for mid-sized venues in the central arts district.
Lawrence Wong confirmed that the original plans for the mid-sized theatres at the Esplanade are still under consideration, with detailed specifications being studied to determine costs, funding, and timing.
As an interim measure, the reopening of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall in August 2014, with 600 and 670 seats respectively, will help alleviate the demand for mid-sized performing venues.

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Development Plans for Mid-sized Theatres

Debated in Parliament on 20 Jan 2014.

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Janice Koh inquired about the plans for the two mid-sized theatres originally proposed as part of the Esplanade and how the Ministry will address the rising demand for mid-sized venues in the central arts district.
Lawrence Wong confirmed that the original plans for the mid-sized theatres at the Esplanade are still under consideration, with detailed specifications being studied to determine costs, funding, and timing.
As an interim measure, the reopening of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall in August 2014, with 600 and 670 seats respectively, will help alleviate the demand for mid-sized performing venues.

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Janice Koh

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Janice Koh inquired about the plans for the two mid-sized theatres originally proposed as part of the Esplanade and how the Ministry will address the rising demand for mid-sized venues in the central arts district.
Lawrence Wong confirmed that the original plans for the mid-sized theatres at the Esplanade are still under consideration, with detailed specifications being studied to determine costs, funding, and timing.
As an interim measure, the reopening of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall in August 2014, with 600 and 670 seats respectively, will help alleviate the demand for mid-sized performing venues.

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Lawrence Wong

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