National Cultural Centre (Guyana)
| National Cultural Centre | |
|---|---|
US Navy Band performing at National Cultural Centre (2007) | |
Location within Guyana | |
| General information | |
| Location | Georgetown, Guyana |
| Coordinates | 6°48′09″N 58°08′24″W / 6.80261°N 58.14002°W |
| Completed | 16 May 1976 |
The National Cultural Centre is the premier auditorium for cultural presentations in Georgetown, Guyana. It is on Homestretch Avenue, in D’Urban Park (south of the Botanical Gardens). It hosts theatre, music, and dance[1] as well as other events.
It rises 62 feet (19 m), is 240 feet (73 m) long and 115 feet (35 m) wide, and seats about 2,000[2] people. Its stage is 48 feet (15 m) deep with an orchestra pit, and has a 72-foot-wide (22 m) and 20-foot-high (6.1 m) opening.
The centre was officially opened on 16 May 1976.[3]
The centre received sound system upgrades in 2019[4]
It houses the National Drama School,[5] and hosted the National Drama Festival until 2017.[6]
References
- ^ Smock, Kirk; Antell, Claire (2018). Guyana. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-84162-929-2.
- ^ "The rise and rise of professional theatre in Guyana". Stabroek News. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ^ "Major upgrade for National Cultural Centre". INews Guyana. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ^ Helly, Denise (2008). Social cohesion and cultural plurality. Chicoutimi: J.-M. Tremblay. doi:10.1522/030080075. ISBN 978-1-4123-6272-6.
- ^ "Culture Centre renovation pegged at up to $80M - Anthony". Stabroek News. 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ^ "Prohibitive costs have led to decline in theatre productions". Stabroek News. 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2021-02-15.