Shaw Theatres Dreamers for kid-friendly movies

Nothing sounds better than a peaceful, wholesome day out with the fam – whether it’s sharing a meal or watching a nice movie together. But this may be a little more difficult IRL, especially when you’ve got toddlers whose energy levels you simply can’t contain even for a couple of hours.

Much like its name, Shaw Theatres Dreamers may indeed be a dream come true for parents. It’s a kid-friendly movie hall available at 4 Shaw Theatres locations that’ll not only tolerate, but even entertain your kids as they scurry around mid-movie, so you’ll finally be able to bring the fam out to catch a movie in cinemas.

What is Shaw Theatres Dreamers?

Shaw Theatres Dreamers is a kid-friendly movie hall in Singapore that’s operated by Shaw Theatres. Currently, these halls are located at 4 different outlets –Shaw Theatres Lido, Shaw Theatres Jewel, Shaw Theatres Balestier, and Shaw Theatres Jem.

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Since Shaw Theatres Dreamers is geared towards a younger audience, the entire hall is decked out in bright colours and murals, from the cinema walls to the seats. Beyond a lively colour palette, the cinema’s interior is specifically designed to ensure max comfort for families. For instance, the Balestier and Lido outlets have comfy bean bag loungers for you to kick back on and enjoy your flick.

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The cinemas also have softened lighting and audio settings, so that little ones won’t have to fear the darkness or loud sounds. Plus, a slightly brighter cinema means that you’ll be able to keep an eye on your tots while they play in the theatre.

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You may be wondering what there is to play with in a cinema, and that’s another cool thing about these halls. Each location varies, but they’re all equipped with toys and play zones for your little ones to be engrossed. These fun elements are placed in front of the hall, so you can keep your children in your peripheral vision as you watch the action unfolding on the big screen.

Do note that kids have to wear socks when entering the Jem outlet’s play zone.
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Shaw Theatres Dreamers Jem, which happens to be their newest outlet, sports rope tunnels to crawl through that lead to a tube slide, which plops little ones into a ball pit. The Balestier outlet has a smaller ball pit, as well as kid-sized bean bags and small animal sculptures to clamber all over.

How much are Shaw Theatres Dreamers tickets?

Catch the latest family blockbusters at Shaw Theatres Dreamers.
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Since it’s a children’s theatre, it’s no surprise that little ones get concession ticket prices. If your tot is below 90cm, they’ll get to enter for free, while prices for those above the height limit and under 13-years-old start from $9 and $14 during off-peak and peak sessions respectively.

Meanwhile, adult tickets start from $16 and $22 during off-peak and peak hours respectively, about $5 to $7.50 more than a regular screening.

The movie selection is also expectedly less extensive than elsewhere, as it only screens family-friendly shows. Currently, you’ll be able to cop tickets for blockbusters your kiddos will love, such as Disney’s Moana and Toy Story 5, as well as Minions & Monsters.

Enjoy a family movie at Shaw Theatres Dreamers

If you’ve been staying clear of theatres to avoid disturbing other cinema goers when your kiddo randomly screams mid-movie, as kids do, then this one’s for you. What’s more, you’ll get a good movie and some R&R time out of it, without having to worry about keeping the kids entertained.

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Cover image adapted from: Shaw Theatres, @caiyunjing via Instagram
Originally published on 20th July 2022. Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 17th July 2026.