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Founding of the Calcutta Theatre
- When
- 1775
- Where
- Calcutta
George Williamson founded the Calcutta Theatre in 1775, establishing it as the city's second theatre and main venue for three decades.
Auctioneer George Williamson established the Calcutta Theatre, also known as The New Playhouse, in 1775. It became the second theatre in Calcutta and served as the primary performance venue for approximately thirty years until 1808.
Sources
- Calcutta Theatre Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-19
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