Shaw Theatres Balestier has re-opened after having been closed for renovations since August 2019. The new Shaw Theatres Balestier has 11 halls in total – five premium and six regular – up from six regular halls previously. It has the highest number of premium halls in a cinema in Singapore.
Four of the premium halls, coined Lumiere, feature reclinable seats with more legroom and the latest sound system. For couples who want a more intimate movie-watching experience, armrests for twin seats can be folded up.
The other premium hall, called Dreamers, is catered to families with young children. The volume in this hall is reduced and it has soft lighting, so children can see where they are going. It will screen family-friendly movies all year round.