The foremost centre for arts and culture in Istanbul, BKM was founded on the grounds of historic Mistik Theatre, on November 11, 1994, and by the initiatives of producer Necati Akpinar and actor/author Yilmaz Erdogan. Emerging as a solution to the growing lack of performing space, the main focus was to work on distinctive projects, and with a wide variety of experienced in-house actors. Since the premier of “Otogargara” in 1995, BKM has been capable of staging various plays, ranging from one-man shows to the large ensembles.

Soon, BKM has broadened it’s scope to TV and cinema productions with the addition of BKM Film and to organizing concerts, performances, festivals, panel meetings and seminars by establishing BKM Organisation.