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Inauguration of the Calcutta Theatre

When
1775
Where
Calcutta
Episodes
1

In 1775, auctioneer George Williamson founded the Calcutta Theatre, also known as The New Playhouse, in Calcutta. It became the city's second theatre and its main venue for approximately thirty years.

Episodes

  1. 1775 · CalcuttaFounding of the Calcutta Theatre

    George Williamson founded the Calcutta Theatre in 1775, establishing it as the city's second theatre and main venue for three decades.

Background and detail

Founding and Identity. The Calcutta Theatre, alternatively called The New Playhouse, was established in 1775 by auctioneer George Williamson. It served as a historic performance venue in Calcutta, India, and was the second theatre built in the city.

People involved

Sources

  1. Calcutta Theatre Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-19

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