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Experimental Theatre (NCPA)

Coordinates:18°55′31″N72°49′12″E/ 18.9252°N 72.8199°E/18.9252; 72.8199
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Experimental Theatre,National Centre for the Performing Arts
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General information
TypeArts complex
LocationMumbai,India
Construction started1981
Completed1985
Opened25 April 1986
Height46.28m
Design and construction
Architect(s)Philip Johnson
Main contractorLarsen & Toubro Limited

TheExperimental Theatreis a 300-seat theatre at theNational Centre for the Performing ArtsinMumbai,India.[1]It was inaugurated in April 1986 as ablack box theatrevenue with modular seating and staging units.

History

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The NCPA was constructed in the 1980s. After theTata Theatrewas constructed, work began on the Experimental Theatre, a versatileblack box theatrespace which small-scale groups to perform flexible works at the centre.Tata Steel(formerly Tata Iron & Steel Company) made an initial donation to the Theatre of 5 millionrupees.The Theatre was officially inaugurated on 25 April 1986.[1]

Facilities

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Tata Theatrefoyer entrance to the Experimental Theatre

Besides the theatre itself, the Experimental Theatre includes three conference rooms, large foyer spaces and a museum.

According to theLarsen & Toubrothe acoustics of this theatre allow individual instruments to be appreciated without amplification.

Performances

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The Experimental Theatre has hosted experimental plays, Indian epics,classical musicconcerts,[2]andWesternoperasandballets.Famous artists such asRomain Descharmeshave performed there.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ab"History & Legacy".NCPA Mumbai.Archived fromthe originalon 10 May 2012.Retrieved10 March2013.
  2. ^"Catch a variety of western classical music being performed at NCPA".Time Out Mumbai.Archived fromthe originalon 21 February 2014.Retrieved9 March2013.
  3. ^"Arties Festival|March 2013".NCPA.Archived fromthe originalon 13 June 2013.Retrieved9 March2013.

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