Tuen Mun Town Hall
The Tuen Mun Town Hall (屯門大會堂) is a cultural complex in Tuen Mun Town Centre that serves as the focal point of Tuen Mun District in Hong Kong. It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and is located on Tuen Hi Road, about 35 minutes from the centre of town. [1]
Performance facilities
- Auditorium
This space offers different types of performances and with a seating capacity of 1,372 people, is the pride of the Town Hall. It has a stage area of 323 square metres measuring 19 metres in width, 17 metres in depth and 9.9 metres in height. With the two wings each offering an area of approximately 300 square metres, the stage layout is convertible and can effectively cater for different production requirements. Other main features include adjustable sound enclosures to fit orchestras of different sizes. For proscenium performances, the stage is equipped with a flying system for the putting up of scene curtains, sufficient for large scale production. The first two rows of seats in the seating area may be removed for easy conversion into an orchestral pit to accommodate a maximum of 70 musicians. The backstage area is equipped with six single and seven communal dressing rooms, an advanced computerized lighting system complete with 120 circuit, and a sophisticated sound system with a 24-channel mixer. The state-of-the-art fixture and equipment of the Auditorium guarantee superb audio-visual enjoyment for cultural programmes. With the magnificent stage and a large seating capacity, it is also an ideal venue for holding large-scale gatherings and graduation ceremonies.
- Cultural Activities Hall
The Cultural Activities Hall has a floor area of 367 square metres. It can accommodate a maximum of 300 movable seats on tiers and a stage measuring 9.8 metres by 4.9 metres. Other fixtures include two dressing rooms, sound and stage lighting equipment, a baby grand piano and acoustic shells.
This hall has long enjoyed the reputation as the perfect place for small-scale productions, seminars and gatherings. Video equipment are available for hire.
- Dance Studio
The Dance Studio has a floor area of 285 square metres. The space is embedded with sprung flooring and wall-to-wall mirrors and handrails on the three sides of the room. Other fixtures include an electric roll-up screen, an upright piano, as well as a fully equipped sound and lighting control room.
The Dance Studio is excellent for rehearsal and dance training classes. With a high ceiling, it is also suitable for training martial skills in traditional Chinese operas.
- Music Studio
The Music Studio with a floor area of 240 square metres, is embedded with sprung flooring, and has wall-to-wall mirrors and handrails installed on two sides of the room. It is also equipped with an upright piano, and a fully equipped sound and lighting control room. Besides practising music, the Studio is an excellent choice for dance training classes.
Other facilities
- Exhibition Gallery
The Exhibition Gallery has a floor area of 378 square metres and is ideal for exhibitions, cocktail receptions and lectures. Besides general lighting facilities, the Gallery is also equipped with adjustable spotlights and portable display panels for exhibition purposes. The glass walls are fitted with vertical blinds to give users a choice of natural or artificial lighting. The Exhibition Gallery may, if required, be installed with a small stage with a seating area for 200 audiences. Video equipment like multi-media projector and overhead projector which may be used with other equipment such as video players and personal computers.
- Lecture Rooms
There are two lecture rooms with a floor area of 116 square metres each, equipped with raked seating for 120. Other fixtures include a roll-up projection screen, a public address and playback system. Audio-visual equipment is also available for hire. The rooms are currently used mostly for conferences, lectures and training classes.
- Conference Room
The Conference Room has a floor area of 135 square metres, it can comfortably accommodate conferences of up to 50 persons. It is an excellent choice for conference, lectures as well as training performing skills of Chinese opera.
- Practice Rooms
The three Practice Rooms each has a floor area of 12 square metres. The walls have been specially treated for maximum acoustic fidelity. Equipped with upright pianos, the rooms are most suitable for Piano classes/ practices instrumental and vocal practices by individuals or small ensembles.
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