DBKL City Theatre — Attraction in Kuala Lumpur

Panggung Bandaraya DBKL (Malay for DBKL City Theatre) is a historical theatre hall located across the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the junction of Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Raja. Construction began in 1896 and was completely finished in 1904. The theatre formerly occupies the historic Old City Hall of Kuala Lumpur. The theatre and old City Hall building were designed by a colonial government architect, Arthur Benison Hubback, who was also responsible for designing the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, the Jamek Mosque and other colonial structures throughout the Klang Valley. It was built for production stages such as plays...

The musical/dance event i attended at this theatre was absolutely exquisite. It was the Rentak Bumi by the ever so famous Datok Ramli collaborating with other amazing dancers from their respected dance companies. The theatre itself holds beautiful memories and has a soul as artistic and as old as time. The building is in need of major refurbishment, the washrooms were an utter disappointment, and i highly recommend the idea of installing at least one beverage/snack dispensing machine. It was a huge inconvenience for my children and myself to go outside in the rain to find food during the...

Panggung Bandaraya DBKL is a historic theatre in Kuala Lumpur, located near Merdeka Square. Built in 1901, the colonial-style building has hosted various theatrical performances, cultural shows, and events over the years. While the architecture is impressive, the venue itself is average in terms of facilities and upkeep. Seating and acoustics are decent, but modernization is needed to enhance the experience. A good venue for local productions, but nothing extraordinary. Three stars for its heritage and function, but room for...