Experimental Theatre (NCPA)
| Experimental Theatre,National Centre for the Performing Arts | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Arts complex |
| Location | Mumbai,India |
| Construction started | 1981 |
| Completed | 1985 |
| Opened | 25 April 1986 |
| Height | 46.28m |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Philip Johnson |
| Main contractor | Larsen & 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
[edit]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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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
[edit]The Experimental Theatre has hosted experimental plays, Indian epics,classical musicconcerts,[2]andWesternoperasandballets.Famous artists such asRomain Descharmeshave performed there.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ab"History & Legacy".NCPA Mumbai.Archived fromthe originalon 10 May 2012.Retrieved10 March2013.
- ^"Catch a variety of western classical music being performed at NCPA".Time Out Mumbai.Archived fromthe originalon 21 February 2014.Retrieved9 March2013.
- ^"Arties Festival|March 2013".NCPA.Archived fromthe originalon 13 June 2013.Retrieved9 March2013.
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