Exhibition at the Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre

Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) is a non-profit community center based in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, hosting events program, courses and art exhibitions.[1] Founded in 2006,[2] the DUCTAC was located in the Mall of the Emirates, covering an area of 77,952 ft sq (7,424 m sq).[3] The center included:

  • Centrepoint Theatre: two levels theatre featuring a 120 m2 (1291 ft2) proscenium stage with 543 seat capacity.[4]
  • Kilachand Studio Theatre: a smaller theatre divided into 10 raked tiers that hold 151 seats
  • Gallery of Light: contemporary art gallery space that is dedicated to working with local artists[5]
  • Dance Studios: Three different capacity woonden floor studios.
  • Art Studios: 14 Art Studios ranging in size and capacity
  • Balcony Lounge: 3,240 sq2 ft carpet fitted area with a capacity of 100 people suitable for seminars and talks

In July 2018, Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) closed at the Mall of the Emirates. At the time it announced plans to relocate to the Mirdif City Centre in September 2018. [6] [7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ahmed, Afshan. "Ductac sets the stage for a buzzing performing-arts season".
  2. ↑ "View installations that relate to Dubai at Ductac". gulfnews.com. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  3. ↑ Awde, Nick. "Dubai's Ductac: a cultural oasis in the Middle East".
  4. ↑ "First community show to be staged in DUCTAC".
  5. ↑ Seaman, Anna. "The Big Picture collective is an art initiative by independent artists in Dubai".
  6. ↑ "Theatre stalwarts pained by DUCTAC's closing down". 11 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ductac takes its final bow: Stalwarts bid adieu". 29 July 2018.
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