Mumbai's Stage Scene: Plays You Can't Miss This Week
July 28, 2025 12:20:36 IST MTG editorial
From grand historical sagas that transport you across time, to sharp-witted comedies that dissect modern absurdities with humour and flair... from adrenaline-pumping thrillers that keep you on edge, to soul-enriching dance musicals that blend rhythm, mythology, and movement - the city is alive with performances that promise to stir every emotion.
The spotlight is set. The curtains rise. And whether you're a seasoned theatre lover or a curious newcomer drawn by the allure of the unknown, Mumbai has a stage - and a story - waiting for you.
Step into the intimate world of black-box theatres, where actors and audiences share an electric connection, or lose yourself in the grandeur of iconic venues that have hosted legends of the past. Let the voices, movements, and moments of Indian theatre captivate you - igniting your heart, challenging your mind, and lingering long after the final curtain falls.
In this city of dreams, the stage is always alive, and the stories never end.
HOUSE NO. 5252 (Gujarati) Five friends take shelter in a spooky mansion run by a bizarre old couple. As love sparks, they discover a powerful ghost lurks inside...Read More...
Day & Date: Mon, 28th July Time: 04:00 pm Venue: Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W)
07.07.07 (English) Little did 19 year old Rayhaneh Jabbari know what her life would be like for the next 7 years, within prison walls...Read More...
Day & Date: Tue, 29th July Time: 06:30 pm Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
STRICTLY UNCONVENTIONAL (English) A gay man and a polyamorous woman find happiness together, a woman...Read More...
Day & Date: Wed, 30th July Time: 08:00 pm Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
SSHHHH…. GHABRAYCHA NAHI (Marathi) Ratnakar Matkari is not just a name but a force in Marathi literature, theatre, and cinema. At a time when popular writing leaned toward the amorous and the escapist, Matkari carved out a distinct space...Read More...
Day & Date: Thu, 31st July Time: 09:00 pm Venue: Royal Opera House Theatre, Mumbai
KAVAN (Hindi) In a rapidly changing India, a young man and those around him navigate their dreams, desires, dilemmas while also negotiating caste and class.Read More...
Day & Date: Fri, 1st Aug Time: 07:30 pm Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
RAJADHIRAAJ: LOVE. LIFE. LEELA (Hindi) With over 100 performers, the mega theatrical has been written by Padma Shri Prasoon Joshi and directed by Indian theatre personality Shruti Sharma...Read More...
Day & Date: Sat, 2nd Aug Time: 02:00 pm Venue: NMACC, The Grand Theatre
JIGNESHBHAI JORDAR (Gujarati) The play is about a failed, jobless & broke actor who gets the biggest break of his life. Will he be able to deliver his best performance? Will he be fired? Will he be awarded???Read More...
Day & Date: Sun, 3rd Aug Time: 09:00 pm Venue: Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Mumbai
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.
