Muhsin Ertuğrul Sahnesi, Municipal theatre in Mamak, Ankara, Turkey.
Muhsin Ertuğrul Sahnesi is a theatre housed within the Mamak Cultural Center on Talatpaşa Boulevard in the Dikimevi district, offering 288 seats including 50 box seats. The interior has been completely renovated while retaining the original architectural character of the building.
The venue is managed by Turkish State Theatres and has served the community in Mamak since its inception as a public performance space. Its comprehensive interior renovation represented a significant modernization effort that revitalized the facility while honoring its original design.
Local schools, community groups, and associations regularly stage performances here, making it an active gathering space for the neighborhood. This ongoing activity reflects how the venue serves as a creative hub for people in the district.
The venue features modern technical equipment and up-to-date infrastructure that support performances for both artists and audiences. Its location within the cultural center makes it straightforward to find when visiting the Mamak district.
The stage presented a 2016 production of Sevgili Doktor, Neil Simon's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play. This production demonstrated how the venue engages with international dramatic works and contemporary retellings.
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