[4] The NCPA complex occupies an area of about 32,000 square metres (340,000 sq ft) at Nariman Point, on land reclaimed from the sea.

A revolving stage, brilliant acoustics and a foyer with a scenic view of the sea are just some of the things that make the Tata Theatre the venue of choice for both, performers and audiences.

Created by the renowned American Modernist architect Philip Johnson (concept part) Rustom Patell-Patell Batliwala & Associates principal designer and the legendary acoustician Cyril Harris, this theatre opened in 1982.

Its unique 'black box' auditorium is the perfect platform for innovative theatre productions as well as small-scale dance and music performances.

[11] The NCPA was registered as a public trust in June 1966 as the 'National Institute of Performing Arts' and the current name was adopted in November 1967.

It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi on 29 December 1969 with the performance being held at a rented premise courtesy of the Bhulabhai and Dhirajl Desai Memorial Trust.

[13] Work on the center as it stands today at the tip of Nariman Point, in South Mumbai, began in 1973 on reclaimed land.