About Us
Our Mission
Gateway Theatre is an arts centre for children, youth and families. It supports made-in-Singapore works that promote positive messages and social values.
A place for the arts and entertainment, right from the beginning
Since the 1980s, this corner of Bukit Merah Central was home to Dalit Theatre, which screened films for nearly a decade. Many years later, Gateway Theatre was built on the same spot, rising out of the landscape as a vibrant centre of the arts and entertainment in the neighbourhood.
We put the art in heartlands
Gateway Theatre’s location in the centre of Bukit Merah carries on a rich history of storytelling. The “Legend of Redhill”, one of the most well-known tales in the Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals), tells of how the area got its name following an ancient conflict between the local fishermen and violent schools of swordfish.
In keeping with its unique location in the heartlands, the building’s architects, ONG&ONG, designed Gateway Theatre to be filled with open, inviting spaces that blend seamlessly with the vibrant community that surrounds it. The innovative design of the building complements the inclusive nature of Gateway Theatre’s programming in fostering connections with different groups in the community and making the arts accessible to everyone.
Our Spaces
Gateway Theatre is home to a 922-seat Theatre, a 207-seat modular Black Box theatre, and a Sky Garden for open-air performances and events. Whether you’re staging a performance, hosting a film screening, community gathering, or corporate event—be it a conference, product launch, or townhall—there’s a space at Gateway Theatre’s for all event needs.
Gateway Theatre’s spaces are designed to break away from the traditional separation of formal and informal spaces, creating a seamless and dynamic environment that invites discovery and participation.
Each floor is uniquely designed, with no repetition in layout, ensuring that every level offers a distinct experience. These spaces are carefully crafted to engage, inspire, and encourage a broader segment of society to participate in the performing arts, offering a welcoming environment where creativity, business, and social connection thrive.