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Al-Hamra Open Air Theater, Lahore
The arena of open air theater accommodates an audience of 4,500. Seating all around the stage provides close range visibility for the maximum number of viewers. The arena concept of this building is a direct reference to what the architect perceived as old Greek and Roman theatres. The project provides the largest gallery space for performing arts in Lahore due to the flexibility of designed space. It has catered for multiple uses such as large musical concerts, plays, puppet festivals, seminars, art shows and various other activities. Space in and around the building and the architectural ambiance of the place has inspired artists a great deal. International troupe have invariably commended the project for its elegance and utility, both the outdoors and indoors.
The open-air theatre, designed for large cultural activities, has backstage facilities, two smaller theatres/auditoriums (350-400 people), retail spaces, restrooms, VIP lounge, and rehearsal areas apart from the 4,500 seating capacity.
Alhamra open air theater was constructed in 1993.The shape of the plan is round as that of Colosseum and was designed by the architect NAYYER ALIDADA. It is a public building and is used as theater, the similar function as that of Colosseum in the history.
The arena of open air theater accommodates an audience of 4,500. Seating all around the stage provides close range visibility for the maximum number of viewers. The arena concept of this building is a direct reference to what the architect perceived as old Greek and Roman theatres. The project provides the largest gallery space for performing arts in Lahore due to the flexibility of designed space. It has catered for multiple uses such as large musical concerts, plays, puppet festivals, seminars, art shows and various other activities. Space in and around the building and the architectural ambiance of the place has inspired artists a great deal. International troupe have invariably commended the project for its elegance and utility, both the outdoors and indoors.
The open-air theatre, designed for large cultural activities, has backstage facilities, two smaller theatres/auditoriums (350-400 people), retail spaces, restrooms, VIP lounge, and rehearsal areas apart from the 4,500 seating capacity.
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