Singapore’s historical landmark, the Capitol Theatre, is now being managed by The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, allowing the latter to curate a diverse selection of public and private events in a storied venue.
The Capitol Theatre, launched in 1930, drew inspiration from New York’s famed Roxy Theatre and features a neoclassical architecture. It made waves when it first opened, showing off modern auditorium technology along with the largest capacity in the Far East. Charlie Chaplin and Ava Gardner were among international stars who once graced the venue.
Today, the venue boasts a blend of conserved architectural grandeur with flexible design – its rotational floor system allows it to transform from a traditional tiered theatre layout to a flat-floor configuration in just minutes. Recent renovations have also updated its audio and visual equipment and interiors.
It accommodates 865 seats, and can welcome up to 400 guests in reception style.
Through the hands of the hotel, Capitol Theatre has welcomed a range event clients, from corporate entities and luxury brands to DMCs and event agencies.
It recently hosted a Singapore Grand Prix after-party, a 300-guest fashion show and gala, weddings, concerts, and comedy shows with local home-grown talents.
