Experimental Theatre (NCPA)

Arts complex in Mumbai, India

Experimental Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts

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

The Experimental Theatre is a 300-seat theatre at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai, India.[1] It was inaugurated in April 1986 as a black box theatre venue with modular seating and staging units.

## History

[edit]

The NCPA was constructed in the 1980s. After the Tata Theatre was constructed, work began on the Experimental Theatre, a versatile black box theatre space 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 million rupees. The Theatre was officially inaugurated on 25 April 1986.[1]

## Facilities

[edit]

Tata Theatre foyer entrance to the Experimental Theatre

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

According to the Larsen & Toubro the acoustics of this theatre allow individual instruments to be appreciated without amplification.

## Performances

[edit]

The Experimental Theatre has hosted experimental plays, Indian epics, classical music concerts,[2] and Western operas and ballets. Famous artists such as Romain Descharmes have performed there.[3]

## See also

[edit]

* NCPA
* Tata Theatre
* Jamshed Bhabha Theatre

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b "History & Legacy". NCPA Mumbai. Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
2. ^ "Catch a variety of western classical music being performed at NCPA". Time Out Mumbai. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
3. ^ "Arties Festival|March 2013". NCPA. Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.

* v
* t
* e

Tourist attractions in Mumbai (list)

Pre-colonial|

* Elephanta Caves
* Kanheri Caves
* Worli Fort
* Mahim Fort

Colonial|

* Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
* BMC Headquarters
* Hutatma Chowk
* Worli Fort
* David Sassoon Library
* Gateway of India
* Rajabai Tower
* Mount Mary's Church
* Bombay High Court
* Ballard Bunder Gatehouse
* South Mumbai
* St. Thomas Cathedral

Beaches|

* Aksa Beach
* Dadar Chowpatty
* Girgaum Chowpatty
* Juhu Beach
* Kalamb Beach
* Madh Island
* Marvé Beach
* Powai Lake
* Versova

Places of
worship|

* Babulnath
* Cathedral of the Holy Name
* Haji Ali
* Jama Masjid
* Mahalaxmi Temple
* Mumba Devi Mandir
* Our Lady of the Mount
* Knesset Eliyahoo
* Magen David Synagogue
* Parsi Fire Temple
* Portuguese Church
* Mahim Church
* Shrine Of Don Bosco's Madonna
* St Peter's Church, Bandra
* St. Andrew's Church
* Siddhivinayak Temple
* Shitala Devi Temple
* Swaminarayan Mandir
* Walkeshwar Temple

Cultural|

* National Centre for the Performing Arts
* Experimental Theatre (NCPA)
* Jehangir Art Gallery
* Taraporewala Aquarium
* Asiatic Society of Mumbai
* Marine Drive
* Royal Opera House
* Regal Cinema
* Eros Cinema
* Metro Adlabs
* Nehru Science Centre
* Film City
* Capitol Cinema
* Liberty Cinema
* Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall and Art Gallery

Boulevards|

* Marine Drive
* Fashion Street
* Linking Road
* Nepean Sea Road
* Breach Candy
* Bandstand Promenade
* Worli Seaface
* Bandra-Worli Sea Link
* Carter Road Promenade

Districts|

* Western Suburbs
* Nariman Point
* Malabar Hill
* Kala Ghoda
* Colaba
* Bandra Kurla Complex

Shopping|

* Chor Bazaar
* Fashion Street
* Colaba Causeway
* Lamington Road
* Linking Road

Buildings|

* Bombay Stock Exchange
* Hutatma Chowk
* David Sassoon Library
* Taj Mahal Palace & Tower
* Nehru Planetarium
* India Government Mint

Parks, zoos
and stadia|

* Bandra Kurla Complex Ground
* Brabourne Stadium
* Cross Maidan
* Essel World
* Gowalia Tank
* Hanging Gardens
* Horniman Circle Gardens
* Jijamata Udyaan
* Kamala Nehru Park
* Mahalaxmi Racecourse
* Middle Income Group Club Ground
* Sanjay Gandhi National Park
* Shivaji Park
* Wankhede Stadium

Museums|

* Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
* Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
* Mani Bhavan
* National Gallery of Modern Art

Forts|

* Bassein Fort
* Belapur Fort
* Bombay Castle
* Castella de Aguada
* Dongri Fort
* Fort George
* Madh Fort
* Mahim Fort
* Mazagon Fort
* Riwa Fort
* Sewri Fort
* Sion Hillock Fort
* Worli Fort

Restaurants
& bars|

* Café Mondegar
* Leopold Cafe

18°55′31″N 72°49′12″E﻿ / ﻿18.9252°N 72.8199°E﻿ / 18.9252; 72.8199
*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template