THEATRES AT BEYOĞLU - ISTANBUL

16 SEPTEMBER 2014YAZAR: M. GÖKHAN MEMİŞ

THEATRES AT BEYOĞLU

There is an innovative and young community changing the perception of “theatres” in Istanbul. Renovating the old theatres or opening performance places is now more cool! So; we listed the theater stages at Beyoğlu;

5- ASMALI STAGE

Asmalımescit the Asmalı (Ivy) Stage theater is located at the 2nd floor of an apartment building. They designed a room as a scene, the plays’ subjects are from the real life, which makes you feel “Theaters are cool!”. Asmalı Stage is waiting for new visitors with its great new plays.

4- KUMBARACI 50

With the help of corporate and individual supporters opened on 2 November 2009, this stage is designed as production and exhibition center. Kumbaracı 50 gets its name from the hill that locates and 50 comes from the building’s number.

3- MAHŞER-İ CÜMBÜŞ HAYALHANE THEATER

The first word used for theater in the Ottoman Empire was Hayalhane. After decorating the four storeyed building’s top floor as an event hall, this place was put into operation in December 2003.

2- SALON IKSV

Located at the entrance and first floors of IKSV’s new building, at the crossroads of the city’s hub of culture and arts, Salon has become a new stop on the line joining Galata and Şişhane.

1- STATE THEATER SMALL STAGE

At the year 1951, Muhsin Ertuğrul (also known as Ertuğrul Muhsin Bey, was a Turkish actor and director) opened the doors of this theatre. Original name of this stage is “Küçük Sahne”, and you can see “küçük” means “small” in English, like its name this hall is small but charming and a deep history lays beneath it.

THEATER STAGES IN ŞİŞLİ - ISTANBUL

THEATER STAGES IN ŞİŞLİ

We have listed the theater stages in Şişli, in no particular order: you go and decide which ones are good and which ones are better 

9- GRI STAGE

Gri Sahne, literally meaning “Stage Grey,” is named after the independent theater company GRI owns the place. While mainly dedicated to the performances by GRI, you may also watch plays by other groups. While you’re there, don’t forget to drop by the cozy Cafe GRI!

8- STAGE HAL

Turned from a pool parlor into a theater stage, SahneHal hosts not only plays but also short film screenings, photo exhibitions, festivals and even parties. One of the up and coming art spaces of Istanbul 

7- TALIMHANE THEATER

Talimhane Theater, where you can watch plays by the new generation Turkish playwrights as well as the works of classical writers that have not been previously performed in Turkey, also hosts national and international festivals.

6- ALİ POYRAZOĞLU THEATER

The stage hosts the plays of Poyrazoğlu Theater Company, founded by reputable Turkish actor Ali Poyrazoğlu.

5- KARNAVAL THEATER (GÖNÜL ÜLKÜ – GAZANFER ÖZCAN STAGE)

Karnaval Theater is not only a performance stage, but a school of acting that provides seminars as well as various other artistic classes.

4- KENTER THEATER

Kenter Theatre is the private stage for one of the first independent companies, Kent Players, founded by two of the most respected stage actors in Turkey: Yıldız and Müşfik Kenter. It is possible to watch various other companies’ play as well as those Kent Players at Kenter Theatre.

3- DOTMARSTA

Sponsored by Mars Entertainment Group, DOT keeps on performing in its new venue at Maçka G-MALL. Do follow the program for contemporary, provocative and award-winning performances 

2- ISTANBUL STATE THEATER CEVAHIR STAGE

Istanbul State Theaters’ Şişli stage, where you can see great shows for reasonable prices is located at Cevahir Shopping Mall.

1- ISTANBUL CITY THEATRES HARBİYE MUHSİN ERTUĞRUL STAGE

One of the oldest stages of the City Theatres in Istanbul, where you can watch great shows for very reasonable prices.