- Colombo National Performing Art Theatre
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National Performing Arts Theatre[1] 
General information Type Arts complex[1] Architectural style Postmodern Location Colombo, Sri Lanka Completed 2011[1] Opening October 2011 (expected)[1] Design and construction Structural engineer Yanjian Group The National Performing Arts Theatre is a performing arts centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theatre is set to open in October 2011, though construction has been completed.
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Design and features
The architecture of the building is inpired by the Lotus Pond in Polonnaruwa and spreads over 14,000 square metres floor area.[1] The total estimated cost of the project is LKR 3080 million.[2] Government of the People's Republic of China will provide LKR 2430 million out of the total cost of the building.
The theatre will be equipped with ultra modern facilities such as an auditorium with 1,288 seats, a library, and training facilities. There will be facilities to conduct educational and research activities. Parking for 500 vehicles, will also be available. [3]
History
The National Performing Arts Theatre's construction began in 2006 and took four years to build.[2] The theatre's construction has been completed and it is expected to open in October 2011.[1]
Notable productions
Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e f "A National Treasure". http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110821/Plus/plus_01.5.html. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
- ^ a b "National Performing Art Theatre soon". http://www.priu.gov.lk/news_update/Current_Affairs/ca201005/20100517national_performing_art_theatre.htm. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
- ^ "Rs. 2,430 m Performing Arts Theatre at Nomads Grounds". Daily News. 22 May 2008. http://www.dailynews.lk/2008/05/22/news03.asp.
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