National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is a leading arts center in Mumbai, which aims to preserve the rich cultural heritage of India. This arts center presents various kinds of art forms of India and the world. NCPA occupies a high position because of its quality and excellence in the field of art.
The NCPA building is a huge complex covering almost 8 acres of land. The building features grandly decorated walls, antique showpieces, beautiful carpets and broad staircases. NCPA has excellent ambiance and provides great seating arrangements, high technology, furnishings and acoustics that are of the international standards.
Activities at National Center for the Performing Arts
NCPA features an array of activities and events that are held on regular intervals. The various events include art exhibitions, photography, drama, theater, music and dance. Chauraha is a major activity of the NCPA. There are also training classes for the young talented artists. These classes are conducted by leading classical music and dance maestros in India.
Facilities of National Center for the Performing Arts
Art Galleries: There are two galleries at the NCPA - The Jehangir Nicholson Gallery of Modern Art where paintings, visual arts and sculptures are exhibited and the Piramal Art Gallery where top photographers display their works.
Theaters: The two theaters, Jamshed Bhabha Theater and the Tata Theater are unique in itself. Jamshed Bhabha Theater can
accommodate 1109 people at a
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time. In India, this is only auditorium to have state- of-art technology that features 33 flybars. Besides, it includes a museum, large reception area and 3 conference or meeting rooms. Tata theater, the first national theater of India has a seating capacity for 1000 people. Lading artists like Ustad Vilayat Khan and Yehudi Menuhin have performed at this theater, with immense pleasure. Little theater is a small auditorium, introducing young talented artists on stage.
Recording Studio: The audio recording studio at NCPA is based on the state-of-art technology, which include facilities like digital tape recorders and SSL (solid state logic).
Art and Craft Center: There are different centers that feature a particular activity. These centers are The Morarka Centre for Research and Revival of Crafts, The Jindal Arts Creative Interaction Centre and The Mohile Parikh Centre for Visual Arts.
Garden Spaces: NCPA has various open areas that are utilized during various occasions and gatherings. These places are Sunken Garden, Experimental Garden, Open air Plaza and Tata Theater Garden.
National Center for the Performing Arts Information
NCPA is located on the Vinay Shah Road, Nariman Point in Mumbai. To attend the shows the visitors must wear formals or smart casuals. No jeans, t-shirts, shorts, slippers, and sneakers are allowed. Latecomers can enter only during intervals or breaks. Molbile phones and other gadgets must be switched off before entering the hall. Cameras are not allowed inside.
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