Theatre Calling: What to Watch in Mumbai This Week
September 15, 2025 14:29:08 IST MTG editorial
From grand historical epics that resurrect the past to sharp-witted comedies that mirror the madness of modern life "and edge-of-your-seat thrillers that won’t let go" Mumbai’s theatre scene is a vibrant, ever-evolving masterpiece of passion, artistry, and imagination.
Whether you’re a long-time patron of the stage or a curious first-timer lured by the glow of the footlights and the promise of discovery, Mumbai invites you in. Every ticket is a journey, every performance a door to another world. And when the curtain rises, magic begins.
You might find yourself in a tucked-away black box theatre, where the line between actor and audience dissolves into something raw and electric. Or perhaps you’ll step into a majestic, historic auditorium, where every echo carries the weight of stories once told. In this city, theatre is not just art "it’s a shared heartbeat, a fleeting truth lived together in the dark.
Here in the City of Dreams, the spotlight is eternal, and the stories never stop. The stage is always waiting "for you.
MAST MAJANU FAMILY (Gujarati) A comedy of lies, love & family chaos! When Mayur’s secret unravels, hilarity erupts between joint vs nuclear family ideals...Read More...
Day & Date: Mon, 15th September Time: 09:00 pm Venue: Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W)
SUNDAR MEE HONAAR (Marathi) P. L. Deshpande’s classic ‘Sundar Mee Honaar’ a tale of youth rebelling against tyranny, tradition & seeking their own path...Read More...
Day & Date: Tue, 16th September Time: 09:00 pm Venue: Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W)
PREM KABOOTAR (Hindi) An 80s tale of three school friends whose journey of love, drama & laughter makes for a nostalgic, fun-filled night...Read More...
Day & Date: Wed, 17th September Time: 08:00 pm Venue: Veda Kunba Theatre, Andheri (W)
LIGHTS CAMERA REACTION (English) A play on daily life "Lights Camera Reaction turns routine moments into laughter, drama & nonstop entertainment...Read More...
Day & Date: Thu, 18th September Time: 08:00 pm Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
NOTHING LIKE LEAR (English) A clown’s gaze reimagines King Lear "father, child, fool & outcast" blurring memories, dreams & Shakespeare’s storm...Read More...
Day & Date: Fri, 19th September Time: 06:00 pm Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
SSHHHH… GHABRAYCHA NAHI (Marathi) A tribute to Ratnakar Matkari “Sshhhhh Ghabraycha Nahi” revives his mysteries with drama, nostalgia & genius...Read More...
Day & Date: Sat, 20th September Time: 04:00 pm Venue: Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga
BADALON KA SHAHER (Hindi) Manjari Tawde is a school teacher and a single mother who lives with her only daughter, Prachitee, in South Mumbai...Read More...
Day & Date: Sun, 21st September Time: 09:00 pm Venue: Rangshila Theatre, Andheri
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.