SINGAPORE: Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, has added 25 Ayrton Stradale Profile fixtures to its lighting inventory, supplied by the brand’s exclusive Singapore distributor, Total Solution Marketing (TSM). The investment expands the venue’s existing Ayrton stock and adds a compact moving fixture intended to meet the varied demands of its productions.

The requirement was for a mid-sized luminaire that could deliver the necessary output and feature set without imposing the footprint of a larger fixture. Flexibility was equally important, given the venue’s diverse programme and changing staging configurations. “We were looking for a compact moving fixture that could provide the output and feature set we require from a mid-size luminaire,” said Heryadi Yusof (known as Yadi), Head of Lighting for The Esplanade Co Ltd. “It also needed to be flexible enough to serve a wide variety of productions.”

The venue evaluated a range of fixtures through an open tender process, assessing performance, functionality and value. Although Esplanade already had Ayrton Argo 6, Rivale Profiles and Washes, and Veloce Profiles and Washes in its inventory, the team considered the wider market before making its selection. “We already have the Ayrton Argo 6, Rivale Profiles and Washes, and Veloce Profiles and Washes as part of our lighting stock but it would be remiss of us not to keep an open mind about what might be available,” added Yadi.

The Stradale Profile emerged as the preferred option against the venue’s operational and technical requirements. Part of Ayrton’s Ultimate series, the fixture weighs 23.5kg, combining a compact, lightweight design with the performance and feature set required for a broad range of applications.

“From our initial evaluation and use, the compact form factor, output and feature set have been the most practical aspects of the Stradale,” Yadi continued. “It provides the capabilities expected of a larger fixture while maintaining a smaller footprint, giving lighting designers greater flexibility when working within different rigging and production requirements. The fixture also integrates well into our existing inventory, providing another versatile option for visiting productions.”

That versatility is particularly relevant at Singtel Waterfront Theatre, a purpose-built, mid-sized performance venue overlooking Marina Bay. Its adaptable configuration allows productions to choose between traditional proscenium, end-on, in-the-round and traverse arrangements, as well as a flat-floor layout. With seating and staging changing to suit each production, the lighting inventory must accommodate a similarly broad range of creative and technical requirements. Consequently, the 25 Stradale Profiles will not form part of a permanent house rig. Instead, they will be deployed according to the needs of individual productions, giving visiting lighting designers another option within the venue’s available stock.

“Our objective is to maintain a versatile and reliable house inventory that provides lighting designers with the tools they need to realise their creative vision,” says Yadi. “The Stradale Profile expands the range of fixture options available to productions using the Singtel Waterfront Theatre and complements our existing lighting inventory. As the fixtures have only recently been added, we will continue to evaluate their performance through operational use and feedback from productions.” Yadi also acknowledged TSM’s support during procurement, confirming that the distributor “responded to our queries in a timely and professional manner throughout the procurement process.”

For Ayrton, the installation is another addition to its presence in the region’s performing arts sector. “Ayrton is immensely proud to see Stradale Profile fixtures chosen for Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade,” added Vijay Thaygarajoo, Ayrton’s Regional Sales Manager APAC. “This landmark installation reinforces our commitment to supporting world-class arts venues across the region.”

Tevin Heng, Executive Director at Total Solution Marketing, highlighted the fixture’s ability to serve both intimate and larger-scale productions. “The Stradale Profile bridges a gap by delivering dynamic performance capabilities without overpowering smaller venues and intimate stages. Yet, it also has the output to handle larger productions when needed. With the addition of the Stradale Profile, we are very proud that Esplanade now offers its clients the complete family of fixtures from Ayrton Ultimate series.”