Cinema ViewShaw Theatres · Novena, Central
Shaw Theatres Balestier Hall 1 Seat map and view
89 seats in 9 rows. See the best rows and the best seat, worked out from each row’s distance to the screen and viewing angle.
Front rowRow I, Seat 54.4 m · 81° wide
Best seatRow E, Seat 58.8 m · 47° wide
Back rowRow A, Seat 613.2 m · 32° wide- Best rows (40–60° viewing angle)
- Rows G–D
- Best seat (seat score)
- Row E, Seat 5 · 97 pts
- Front row to screen
- about 4.4 m (Row I)
- Back row to screen
- about 13.2 m (Row A)
- Screen size
- about 7.7 m wide
- Seats
- 89 seats
Seat map
Dark dots are the best rows; the red dot is the best seat (Row E, Seat 5); blue dots are wheelchair spaces. The screen is at the top.
The layout follows the cinema’s official seating plan. Tap the map to pick a seat and check the view in 3D.
Best seatSeat score 97 pts
E 5See the view from Row E, Seat 5 in 3D
- The screen looks just the right size (47° wide).
- Easy to watch without tilting your head up.
- The head in front does not cover the screen.
The score is an estimate based on how large the screen looks, how far you look up, how far off-centre you sit, and how much the head in front covers the screen.
View from each row (middle seat)
Yellow rows are the best rows (40–60° viewing angle). Scores are for the middle seat of each row (out of 100).
| Row | To screen | Viewing angle | Look-up angle | Score | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 4.4m | 81° | 21° | 40 | Very close |
| H | 5.5m | 69° | 16° | 62 | Fairly close |
| G | 6.6m | 60° | 13° | 72 | Just right |
| F | 7.7m | 53° | 9° | 93 | Just right |
| EBest seat | 8.8m | 47° | 6° | 97 | Just right |
| D | 9.9m | 42° | 3° | 94 | Just right |
| C | 11.0m | 38° | 1° | 86 | A bit far |
| B | 12.1m | 35° | 0°down | 80 | A bit far |
| A | 13.2m | 32° | 1°down | 74 | A bit far |
The viewing angle is how much of your field of view the screen’s width takes up. We use 40–60° as the range where the whole picture fits in view and still feels big.
Compare with similar-sized screens at nearby cinemas
| Screen | Seats | Screen size (W × H) | Best rows | Front row to screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall 1This screen | 89 seats | — | Rows G–D | 4.4m |
| Shaw Theatres Lido Hall 5About 3.1km away | 75 seats | — | Rows G–D | 4.0m |
| Shaw Theatres Paya Lebar Quarter Hall 5About 4.7km away | 97 seats | — | Rows F–D | 4.3m |
| Shaw Theatres Waterway Point Hall 5About 11km away | 108 seats | — | Rows E–B | 5.1m |
| Shaw Theatres Jem Hall 4About 12km away | 114 seats | — | Rows G–D | 4.8m |
Distances between cinemas are straight-line.
FAQ
Which rows have the best view in Shaw Theatres Balestier Hall 1?
Rows G–D: from the middle of these rows the screen spans 40–60° of your view. For a bigger, more immersive picture, try Row H.
What is the best seat in Shaw Theatres Balestier Hall 1?
Row E, Seat 5 has the highest seat score (97 out of 100). The screen looks just the right size (47° wide). Easy to watch without tilting your head up. The head in front does not cover the screen. The score is an estimate based on how large the screen looks, how far you look up, how far off-centre you sit, and how much the head in front covers the screen.
How far is the front row from the screen in Shaw Theatres Balestier Hall 1?
Row I, the front row, is about 4.4 m from the screen (an estimate). Row A, the back row, is about 13.2 m away.
How many seats does Shaw Theatres Balestier Hall 1 have, and how big is the screen?
It has 89 seats, and the screen is about 7.7 m wide.