Description

National Theatre of the Kingdom of Bahrain (main auditorium of 1,001 seats, flexible auditorium of 150 seats and exhibition area)

The Kingdom of Bahrain, the land of the two seas, features an insular landscape. The design of the National Theatre symbolises the union between Bahrain and the sea. The National Theatre is organised laround a void central space, in the manner of an Arabian palace. The patio turns here into a hall/foyer. The main auditorium is located in the middle of this majestic area.

Designed

2003

Completed

2013

Technical data

Client: Kingdom of Bahrain, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Culture
Architect: AS.Architecture-Studio
Local Consultant: Atkins
Other consultants: Theatre Project Consultants ; SETEC Bâtiment; XU Acoustique; LObservatoire
Project: 2003
Completion : 2013