SIFAS Annexe Theatre, Singapore

The SIFAS Annexe Theatre is a performance venue located in Singapore. The theatre operates under the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS), a non-profit organization established in 1969 to promote Indian classical music, dance and cultural education. The venue is situated at 3 Race Course Lane, Singapore 218731, within the Little India cultural district.

The Annexe Theatre serves as a secondary performance space alongside SIFAS’s main campus at 90 Goodman Road. The venue hosts recitals, lectures, workshops and small-scale productions focused on Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, Hindustani classical music and other Indian classical art forms. Programming includes performances by local and visiting artists, student showcases and community events.

Architectural details of the venue remain undocumented in publicly available sources. The theatre’s seating capacity and technical specifications are not confirmed. SIFAS manages the space as part of its broader mission to preserve and disseminate Indian classical traditions in Singapore.

Notable events at the Annexe Theatre have included intimate lecdems (lecture-demonstrations) by artists such as Smt. R. Vedavalli (Carnatic vocalist) and Smt. Priyadarshini Govind (Bharatanatyam dancer), though specific performance dates and formats are not systematically archived. The venue also supports SIFAS’s annual festivals, including the Tyagaraja Aradhana and Dance India series.

Access to the Annexe Theatre is coordinated through SIFAS’s official channels. The organization offers membership programs, public ticketing and educational courses tied to the venue’s activities. Further operational details, including rental policies or historical milestones, are not disclosed in open sources.