Shah Alam Royale Theatre

Shah Alam Royale Theatre
General information
Status Complete
Type Theatre
Location Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Coordinates 3°4′29″N 101°31′24″E / 3.07472°N 101.52333°E / 3.07472; 101.52333Coordinates: 3°4′29″N 101°31′24″E / 3.07472°N 101.52333°E / 3.07472; 101.52333
Construction started December 2004
Completed July 2008
Cost RM 43 million
Owner Shah Alam City Council (MBSA)
Technical details
Floor count 6
Design and construction
Developer Kembang Serantau Sdn Bhd

Shah Alam Royale Theatre is the latest landmark in the city centre of Shah Alam. It is located at Jalan Persidangan in section 14, just behind the Grand Blue Wave hotel. This theatre provides an alternative venue for local theatre productions besides the MBSA (Shah Alam City Council) auditorium and Petaling Jaya Civic Centre. The theatre is aimed to function as the centre of cultural and performing arts and tourist attraction for Selangor, especially Shah Alam.[1]

Construction

This RM 43 million complex began its construction in December 2004 and was completed in July 2008, after about a year delay. The building was handed over to the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) by the contractor Kembang Serantau Sdn Bhd.[1]

Architecture

This state-of-the-art building is constructed based on Malay-Bugis concept.[1]

Structure

The complex is a six-storey theatre block, completed with a main stage, easy-to-move stage, seating capacity of 800, conference rooms, multipurpose hall, cafeteria, exhibition hall, management office and surau. Ample parking spaces are provided for visitors, including parking spaces for the disabled. [1]

References

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