- Ranga Shankara :
It is one of the most renowned theatres in Bangalore, a one stop solution for the theatre lovers. It is committed to the art of theatre and to the cultural fabric of the Country. It is a platform where imagination meets actions. It has the philosophy of A play a day which indicates that they always have a play running in their premises. They organize more than 300 plays yearly from various production houses & in various languages – English, Kannada and Hindi majorly. They cater to all the demographics of the society – children, women, men, middle aged, and senior citizens. They host the Theatre festival every year, bringing the best of the Theatre world.
Facilities:
- Free Seating
- Ranga Shankara Café
- Training Programs
- Theatre Fest
Weekly Off:
Mondays
Ticket Prices:
Rs 100 – Rs 200
Email:
Contact Numbers:
+91-80-26493982.
+91-80-26592777
Address:
36/2, 8th Cross,
J.P Nagar, 2nd Phase,
Next to Post Office, Bangalore, Karnataka 560078.
Alliance Française:
It was established in the year 1884 and the status was changed as Foundation Alliance Française in July 2007. It caters to around 3500 students every year ,where art and culture are exposed to the students. It hosts the French classes as well as entertains the audiences with the unique plays.
Facilities:
- Free Seating
- Café
- Cultural Training Programs
- Intensive summer classes
- Theatre Workshops
- Weekday/ Weekend classes
- Parking facilities
- Dance studio
Branches:
- Bangalore
- Mysore
- Manipal
Address:
Alliance Française De Bangalore
PO 108, Thimmaiah Road, Opp.UNI Building,
Vasanthnagar, Bangalore – 5600052
Phone numbers: (080) 40808181/ 4123 1345
3. Jagriti Theatre:
The Jagriti Theatre was founded by Arundhati Raja and Jagadish Raja, the most sought after name in the world of theatre and narration. Arundhati Raja has directed over 30 major productions as artistic director of ART and Jagriti. Jagadish Raja has written, directed and presented programmes for radio, TV and Corporate along with the promotional video capsules.
Timings:
Jagriti office: +91 80 41248298
10:30am – 1:30pm; 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Jagriti box office: +91 80 41242879
11:30am-1:30pm; 3:00pm-6:00pm; on show days to 8:00 pm.
Weekly Off:
Mondays
Parking Fees:
Rs 50 (Sigma Tech Park)
Restaurant:
The Fat Chef
11.00 am – 11.00 pm
Location:
Ramagondanahalli
Varthur Road
Whitefield
Bangalore 560 066.
- KH kala Soudha:
Kengal Hanumanthiah Kala Soudha is a place to perform various cultural events. It is built by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike(BBMP) and is designed by renowned architects. It is managed and maintained by Fourth Corner Consultants. It is a hub for art and culture. It mainly focuses on dance, drama and music performances. Art gallery and movie screenings will be done on requests.
Facilities:
- Free Seating
- Cafe
- Spacious auditorium
- Ample parking space
- Three entry access points
- Uninterrupted power supply
- Excellent Sound and lighting facilities
Timings:
9.00 am – 10.00 pm
Location & contact details:
Kengal Hanumantiah Kala Soudha,
Ramanjaneya Temple Compound,
Hanumantha Nagar, Basavanagudi
Bangalore – 560019
+91-725 9998222 / 333
5. Chowdiah Memorial Hall:
It is a cultural centre in Bangalore, which focuses on music and theatres. It was built as a tribute to Tirumakudalu Chowdiah, a violin maestro. The building was designed by S.N Murthy and the construction took 7 years, costing Rs 36 lakh. It is administered by Academy of Music, an independent registered body. The auditorium is built in the shape of a seven stringed violin along with the strings, keys, bridge and the bow. This is the only auditorium in the world which is built in memory of a musician and is shaped like a violin. It hosts a wide range of events such as plays, concerts, ghazals, jugakbandis, music festivals and so on.
Facilities:
- Café
- Cultural competitions
- Hassle free parking
- Seating capacity of 1000+ people
- Spacious auditorium
- 3 way sound system
- Green rooms on both the sides of the stage
Contact details:
Tel: +91-80-2344-5810
Tel: +91-80-2344-3956
Fax: +91-80-2344-3956
www.cmh.co.in
Location:
Gayathri Devi Park Extension
16th cross, Malleshwaram.
Bangalore – 560003