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Wonderful ushers. Very polite. Accommodating. Especially Daniel who attended to my overboard request.
By Joy Sim, patron Cho-Liang Lin Tan Dun (SSO)

Powerful acoustics augmented the dramatic performance. Many thanks to the backstage crew.
By Anonymous, patron Chicago The Musical

We’re surprised that such event being held annually, my family & I really enjoyed this concert, would considering having such a concert on Father’s Day too?
By Arthur Chiew, patron Beautiful Sunday: Mother’s Day Special (English Concert)

Rosalind was very forthcoming and helpful, pleasant and professional, an employee who takes pride in her work.
By Justina Goh, patron Chicago The Musical

Great performance, fantastic performance. Thoroughly enjoyed. The Theatre was good to enhance the performance.
By P.V. Suresh, patron SAF 2010: Acoustic Evening – Nitin Sawhney

Dear Benson,

I would like to thank your ground staff for their professional and proactive customer service.

My wife and I attended the Cloud Gate Dance performance last night. My wife had a bad fall 4 weeks ago resulting in a fractured femur. She was operated on and is currently not able to walk, having to depend on crutches and wheelchair.

We do not want to miss the dance performance, and so we purchased tickets and requested for seats convenient for her coming in wheelchair.

When I drove my car to the car park drop off point, I requested help from the car park supervisor who immediately called for assistance via his walkie talkie. Almost immediately a male usher appeared and wheeled my wife to her seat while I parked my car. In the theatre, another female usher politely showed me where she had placed our wheelchair ….

When the show ended and the hall light was on, another male usher came to us without us having to wait, and accompanied us through the wheelchair passage, all the way to B2 car park almost right up to my car, only upon our insistence that he agreed to leave us at the exit door to car park and returned to his usher duty.

Congratulations to you for having trained such good staff

By Choo Thiam Siew, patron

The feedback for "Malam di Bali" was very positive, and we've never had such a great audience. It was a wonderful weekend. We're very inspired to plan for another one in 2011!!
By Gamelan Asmaradana Ltd Gamelan SingaMurti: Malam Di Bali

Thank You notes from the Chicago company: Thank you to all the Management, Crew and venue staff for making us all feel at home. Everyone has such a great time here in Singapore and have appreciated your hospitality! I hope to make it back to the Esplanade soon.
By Emma Mosley, Stage Manager, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Pte Ltd Chicago The Musical

Beautiful Theatre, Beautiful People, Beautiful City. Thank you Alice, Cindy and the Esplanade crew for a fantastic season, can’t wait to return.
By Sally Greenwood, Company Manager, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Pte Ltd Chicago The Musical

Thank you for your assistance during the weeks leading up to the concert. The Stage Manager, Xiao Rong has been of great help in ensuring the smooth running of our concert. It has been a pleasure to work with you and the production team,led by Juliet. Thanks!
By Anderson Junior College AJC Choir Concert

Thank you and your crew for the hard work for PianoWorks, the kids grew a lot from the concert and are looking forward to coming back next year.
By National Junior College PianoWorks 2010

I love performing here. Saya selalu senang dan semangat ada di Singapore translation: I always feel happy and motivated when in Singapore.
By Jecko Siompo, artist Conversasians

Thank you for having us here in this amazing space and organization. It was such a pleasure to be a part of this Conversasians. I hope we get to work together again.
By Edwaard Liang, artist Conversasians

非常感谢这次的参与机会来自你们。美丽的建筑。优秀的团队。宽大的艺术视野。当之无愧的亚洲第一艺术中心！ translation: I am very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this event. A beautiful venue. An excellent team. A broad artistic vision. You are truly Asia’s number one performing arts centre!
By Xing Liang, artist Conversasians

It has been a great stop of my life journey to come to Singapore, to perform at your wonderful venue. Your festival is a dream coming true to us, creative artists who dream to collaborate with other same-mind creators. I want to thank the restless and more than helpful staff from Esplanade, for taking such great care of me, for putting such a meaningful gathering together. Last, I want to wish you a better day and better venue everyday!
By Huang Ruo, artist Conversasians

This is one of the best managed theatres in the world. We enjoy working at the Esplanade!
By Lin Hwai-Min, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, artist Conversasians

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We have been so well looked after and sincerely hope we can return in the not too distant future. – Tina Arena, Assistant to Nitin Sawhney
By Nitin Sawhney group, artist Conversasians

Thank you so much for invite us to meet up with so many inspiring people – performing here has always been a pleasure – challenging, thought-provoking & fun!
By Aditi Mangaldas, artist Conversasians

Many thanks for your continued support of our work. It means a lot to us, and has played an important role in our development as artists. We can always count on a productive experience here.
By Spell #7, artist The Studios: Epic Poem of Malaya

Thank you very much to the staff who attended to my daughter when she was coughing during the concert. They even brought her some warm water. Thanks to Paolo and his team for their care and concern. Excellent service team!
By Melvin Yee, patron TPJC Presents: Panorama

I have found the ushers to be professional and it feels like they enjoy their work so much!
By Pauline Ong, patron Aftereight series: Tang Quartet

I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to the staff of Esplanade for coming to my rescue after a ticket mix-up…Your staff acted with initative… I salute Esplanade for making my going there always an enjoyable and memorable experience… Thank you all once again for a job well done.
By Cheng Siew Yuen, patron

I bumped into a couple of parents at the Esplanade after the event and they told me that the kids enjoyed the Esplanade Trail and the tour very much. One of the kids told me it was her first visit to the theatre and she was impressed!
By Mumtaj Ibrahim SGH’s hearing impaired children with Aviva staff volunteers

I almost pulled out because I was not used to the intensive lessons and workshops. However, with the encouragement and support from Mdm Huang, I persevered with the lessons and now I feel more confident. At first, it was very difficult to juggle the diabolo and spin it at the same time. I practiced till my hands hurt, but now I know that nothing is impossible if I keep trying, and if I put in the hard work I am able to achieve many things in life.
By A youth from Singapore Boys’ Home Huayi Diablo workshops

The students and I have definitely benefitted from your presentations. In fact, some of them couldn't stop talking about their trip yesterday and internship possibilities in class this morning.
By Christy Chung Chai Fang, Lecturer, School of Business & Accountancy, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Learning Journey conducted for her students from the Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management programme

Thank you very much for taking time off to conduct the Learning Journey for the students. They learnt many new facts about the Theatre and Concert Hall. They were also very excited about attending concerts or plays in the various venues in future because with the newly-acquired knowledge, they can learn to appreciate the performances holistically. It was indeed an eye-opener.
By Ho Jia Min, Acting Subject Head/Arts Enrichment, St. Andrew’s Junior College Learning Journey

It was meaningful to bring the wishing spheres around Singapore to the people who are unable to write their wishes on the spheres at the stations in the malls. Seeing their faces filled with hope while writing their wishes was a most pleasant sight…
By Lydia Quah, Esplanade Youths volunteer Helped to bring Wishing Spheres to beneficiaries of various Voluntary Welfare Organisations as part of Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 09/10

That is what I look for in art - an experience that teaches me to see a subject differently, that opens me to other possibilities that I would not have thought of and which enables me to approach the world armed with new knowledge. That is the real payoff that has come from spending $600 million on the Esplanade and paying for its programmes - the ability to offer this sort of experience to the thousands who cross the art venue's threshold. Every time I stroll through the Esplanade's free performing spaces and attend performances, I wonder how many seeds of inspiration are planted in the children who are there with their families or teenagers whom I spot in the audience… All these are intangible bonuses which should not be taken for granted.
By Ong, Sor Fern Straits Times Life!

Through dialogue sessions, centre tours, talks, workshops and internship opportunities, Esplanade raises its awareness among different publics, creating a bond between the centre and its audiences. It helps artists develop through international collaborations, commissions and artist residency programmes so that Asian works may be presented locally and internationally.
By Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle Wealth Magazine

The Malay performing arts sector is growing in Singapore. Turnout at shows indicates a highly encouraging trend. With Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as the platform for various Malay arts performances, the future looks bright.
By Puad Ibrahim and Safhras Khan Berita Harian

The Singapore arts scene has grown exponentially in the last decade, thanks in no small way to the opening of the Esplanade in 2002 and the continued good work put in by the National Arts Council (NAC) to develop local talent and stage the annual arts festival..
By Adeline Chia The Straits Times

One of the most significant progresses that mark the rise of artistic and cultural pursuits in Singapore undoubtedly falls on the architectural marvel and performance arts centre, Esplanade. Opened on 12 October 2002, the Esplanade hosts 2,400 performances in its two major chambers (Theatre and Concert Hall) ... Also known as “Theatres on the Bay”, Esplanade has done a great service to revive the people’s passion for quality performance arts.
By Jessica Huwae Media Indonesia Minggu

NTCH [National Theatre Concert Hall] has become one of my favourite cultural centres in the world, alongside the Esplanade in Singapore, the Arts Centre in Melbourne, and the Lincoln Centre in New York. I hope one day, sooner rather than later, I can proudly include my country's cultural centre in this list.
By Pawit Mahasarinand The Nation