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The magnificent Shanghai Grand Theatre is renowned as one of the largest and most sophisticated automatically equipped stages on the globe. Since its inception in 1998, this splendid facility has hosted more than 6,000 renditions of musicals, operas, symphonies, ballets, musical concerts, dramatic creations and many performances of Chinese opera. It is located in the heart of the city at the well-known People’s Square.
The Shanghai Grand Theatre spreads over an area of no less than 2.1 hectares, which indicates its expansive proportions. Its amazing architecture and resplendent appearance have made it a landmark in the city, an unmistakable edifice that underscores Shanghai’s status as a significant modern city. The theatre building, which rises to a height of a lofty 40m, features 10 storeys of which two are underground. Designed by the French architectural specialist ARTE Charpentier, this contemporary creation presents a harmonious blend of Western and Eastern architectural motifs. The construction resembles a palace made of crystal at night, as the arched ivory hued roof combines with the illumination responsive glass walls to create a magically evocative appearance.
The lobby of the facility is a vast chamber with the colour white being the dominant decorative hue; this is intended to signify a theme of purity and elegance. A grand chandelier, which immediately attracts the eye, is significantly positioned within the lobby. Even the floor is noteworthy as it is composed of a special Greek crystalline marble. The whole chamber suggests beauty and inner rhythms, as befitting this artistic venue. This establishment features three separate theatrical arenas. The huge Lyric Theatre takes pride of place with a seating capacity of 1,800. Additionally, you will see the Drama Theatre, which boasts 750 seats and the more intimate Studio Theatre which seats 300. The Lyric Theatre in particular features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems to assure an exceptional viewing experience. The Shanghai Grand Theatre is unsurprisingly acclaimed as a truly world-class theatrical facility.
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Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.
