It is owned by Mamak Municipality and operated by the Turkish State Theatres.

It is named in honour of the Turkish stage actor and director Muhsin Ertuğrul (1892–1979).

The interior was renovated and the technical infrastructure was modernized by preserving the theatre's historic texture.

[1] The theatre is generally home to performances of municipal actors, choirs and folk dance groups.

[2] It hosts also activities of local foundations, associations and schools.