This Week On Stage: Where the Spotlight Shines - Best Theatre Plays to Watch in Mumbai
August 25, 2025 12:10:00 IST MTG editorial
From sweeping period dramas that whisper the echoes of history, to razor-edged comedies that capture the chaos and charm of contemporary life, and thrillers so taut they steal your breath until the final blackout - Mumbai’s theatre scene is a kaleidoscope of emotion, storytelling, and sheer stagecraft.
Whether you're a seasoned patron or a curious newcomer drawn by the magic of the spotlight, the city invites you in. Here, each performance is a doorway, every curtain rise a chance to begin again.
Venture into intimate black-box spaces, where the boundaries between actor and audience dissolve, creating something raw and electric. Or take your seat beneath the ornate ceilings of iconic auditoriums, where legends once stood and their echoes still linger in the wings. Indian theatre, after all, is more than spectacle - it’s soul-stirring, thought-provoking, and deeply human.
In the City of Dreams, the stage never rests - and the stories never cease.
ISHQ US DAUR KA (Hindi) 💖 Ishq Us Daur Ka – A nostalgic 80s rom-com of love, heartbreak & second chances. Will romance fade… or fight back???...Read More...
Day & Date: Mon, 25th Aug Time: 09:00 pm Venue: Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W)
JO DOOBA SO PAAR (Hindi) Jo Dooba So Paar – A soulful daastaan of Ameer Khusro, Nizamuddin Auliyaa & the birth of qawwali, echoing love & Sufism...Read More...
Day & Date: Tue, 26th Aug Time: 12:00 pm Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
LIGHTS CAMERA REACTION (English) LIGHTS CAMERA REACTION is a stage play concept that is bent arround every day to day life experiences...Read More...
Day & Date: Wed, 27th Aug Time: 08:00 pm Venue: Dorangos Hall, Bandra (W)
IT IS WHAT IT IS (Hindi) IT IS WHAT IT IS – a surreal, witty play exploring life’s absurdity, silence, and the search for meaning in modern chaos...Read More...
Day & Date: Thu, 28th Aug Time: 07:30 pm Venue: Rangshila Theatre, Andheri
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (English) EXTERNAL AFFAIRS – A witty comedy on love, exes, infidelity & the messy, woke, tech-driven chaos of modern relationships...Read More...
Day & Date: Fri, 29th Aug Time: 06:00 pm Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
2 WAJUN 22 MINITANI (Marathi) A heartfelt family drama of ageing, love & distance, capturing the tender yet complex bond between a mother & daughter...Read More...
Day & Date: Sat, 30th Aug Time: 04:30 pm Venue: Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W)
PHERA PHERI NI HERA PHERI (Gujarati) A hilarious tale of second marriages, culture clash & chaos when past spouses reappear, sparking confusion, drama & laughter...Read More...
Day & Date: Sun, 31st Aug Time: 07:30 pm Venue: Tejpal Hall, Mumbai
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.