The National Theatre was a cultural centre situated at the foot of Fort Canning Hill near the corner of Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road. Designed by local architect Alfred Wong, it was opened in 1963 by the Yang di-Pertuan Negara (Head of State) Enche Yusof Ishak. The theatre had a five-pointed facade and crescent-shaped fountain led to them being associated with the five stars and crescent moon found on the state flag. The theatre was used as a venue for entertainment events, university convocations and important public events such as the National Day Rally. In January 1984, the theatre was closed down due to safety concerns over its structural integrity. It was eventually demolished in 1986.
