‘Encore Melaka’ – a spectacular fusion of culture and technology

Encore Maleka is the new 360 degree theater in Melaka, Malaysia.  It is the largest permanent theater in Malaysia designed by chief architect Wang Ge from the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, just to tell the story of Maleka. In an approximately 70-min show, audience would go through the 6 centuries of history literally crossing through time and space. What you would bring back is not merely the story of a rich historical place but an intellectual reflection of the true essence of Melaka – a good model of multicultural coexistence.

Encore Melaka, is curated and directed by Wang Chaoge (the creative force behind the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony) to express her feelings for Melaka, its past, present and future.

The “wow” factor of this theater is definitely the 360 degree rotating audience platform surrounded by four stages, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. The entire island of seats rotate automatically during the performance but you might not even realize the movements as the turns are so subtle.

This theater hall is very unique. The audience seats are situated in what seems to be an island surrounded by massive screens. In fact, to get to your seats, you will have to cross over the stage! Seating capacity is 2,000 and it has state-of-the-art theater technology including a sophisticated hydraulics system to support the 240 meter-long stage, multi-layered stages, advanced audio and 3D video mapping projection equipment. All this technology is synchronized to create a vivid and immersive theater experience for all.

Opened in first week of July 2018, Encore Melaka puts up a magnificent and spectacular show. Expect emotive storytelling, high-energy choreography, vivid stage settings with creative lighting and unbelievable stage effects along with a score of moving music that will not only inspire audiences but capture their imagination, too.