Tuesday 6 February 2007

Mumbai's Art and entertainment

Right from the very moment of its conception in 1978, the Prithvi Theatre, at Juhu Church road, situated in Mumbai, has been committed to the development of theatre in India. The 200-seat theatre was initially built to help develop a professional (primarily Hindi) theatre. Over the years Prithvi Theatre has consistently broadened and evolved its concept of what the development of theatre might mean. The various projects it has taken up, supported and managed as a consequence reflect this constant desire to learn and grow and contribute to theatre in India.


The Open Circle is an artist initiative- formed in 1999. The Open Circle aims to create a platform for a meaningful dialogue on an intercultural level, on the issues most pertinent to the present day cultural and political environment. They provides the schedule art festivals in the city.
To know more about their activities refer http://www.opencirclearts.org/


Cymroza Art Gallery at 72, Bhabubhai Desai road is a contemporary Indian arts and crafts gallery. They host exhibitions by painters, sculptors, print makers, crafts persons, ceramists and photographers, and also hosts lectures and discussions on the arts.


National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)'s aims to establish, a national centre for the preservation of India's cultural legacy in the arts of performance and communication, by systematic audio-visual recording of its classical and folk arts. Visit them at - http://www.ncpamumbai.com/



The Fine Arts Society promotes and encourages cultural activities, fosters and develops music, dance and other fine arts of cultural India.. Check their activities at http://www.fineartschembur.com/ for Information about the academy, facilities, achievements, membership and working calendar


Upaasana at Chembur,conducts classes in Indian classical dances for an eight year Certificate course and also imparts advanced training in Bharatanatyam & Mohiniyattom. They also have other services, including dance and drama performances, courses in personality development. Check out their activities at http://upaasana.com.


Nrityanjali, at Bhandup, is an institute of music, dance, dramatics, personality development & management services. It is a centre of learning. It is also a centre of understanding , thought and action. Nrityanjali's approach is simple and its medium is music , dance and dramatics. Nrityanjali imparts lessons in personality development, management training, Indian dance, music and drama . It also presents and performs the same (dance, music, drama) and tries to reach out to people both Indians and foreigners enabling them to grasp the nuances of the Indian performing arts in its various forms and thus providing people with an enriching experience. Check out the details at http://nrityanjali.org.in


To get any information about the performances of plays, dramas, and operas in the city, and happenings in Mumbai theatre industry., go to Mumbai Theatre Guide - http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/

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