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3. What to Wear.9. To Clap or Not to Clap.

There is no strict dress code for most theatre venues in Singapore so Audiences usually clap only at the

do wear comfortable clothes. Of course, feel free to dress up for the very end of a performance, when

occasion too! Do note that theatres are air-conditioned so it may be the curtain falls or after singers
good to bring a cardigan or sweater for your little one.finish a song. If you are worried

about when to applaud, the

safest course is to wait until there
4. Sit at Your Allocated Seat.is a pause in the music - or until

everybody else claps.

Unless the ticket states free seating or it is a non-ticketed event, there
are usually seat numbers indicated on the ticket.In musical theatre performances,

enthusiastic applause after each

song is usually welcomed and at
5. Large Items are Obstacles.the end of each act!

Try not to bring items such as rustling plastic bags or long umbrellas
into the theatre as they can be inconvenient for you to manage and 10. Ask Questions.

distract other theatre-goers as well. While some theatres such as the

Esplanade offer free baggage counters for you to store these items, To make the most of your theatre
avoid bringing along large items unless you really have no choice.excursion, ask your child open-

ended questions after the show.

6. No Food and Drinks in Theatres.Heading to the theatre can be a

learning opportunity for children.

Clarify ahead of time if food and drinks are permitted in the theatre as A good starting point is to ask
different regulations apply in various venues. In some theatres such as your child what they enjoyed

Marina Bay Sands, only confectionary and drinks purchased from their about the performance and

concession stands are permitted inside the theatre.which part of the performance
was most memorable. Ask your

child to describe what they saw
7. Do Not Record or Take Photos.and engage their opinions and

senses. You can even build on

Shows are protected by strict copyright laws and the use of any the experience by having them
recording devices, including mobile phones, is not permitted during re-enact some scenes from the

performances. All recording devices must be turned off during performance or tell a story that

performances. What’s more, camera flashlights from the audience includes the characters from the
may also distract the performers and disrupt the show so be play. Above all, have fun!

considerate and avoid flash photography.
By Carolyn Chiam. Having been involved in the arts

since young, Carolyn is an arts manager married
to a professional musician and they have two
8. Switch Off Phones or Stay on Silent Mode.curious and imaginative toddlers. The family enjoys
experiencing the arts together, including attending
age-and-duration-appropriate live performances.
Tell your child that the dimming of the lights signals the start of the

performance and usually silence is observed to avoid distracting other

patrons from what is happening on the stage. Spontaneous gasps
and laughter are allowed of course, along with interactive segments

where the audiences are expected to respond to questions from

the performers. With a bit of common sense and courtesy to others,
everyone can enjoy the show.

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