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Weekly Theatre Guide Mumbai: Best Upcoming Plays & Live Performances to Watch

September 1, 2025 12:21:00 IST
MTG editorial


From grand period epics that weave the whispers of bygone eras to sharp-witted comedies that reflect the wild pulse of modern life, and heart-stopping thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat "Mumbai's theatre scene is a vibrant mosaic of passion, performance, and sheer artistry.

Whether you're a dedicated theatre aficionado or a curious soul captivated by the magic of live performance, this city opens its arms to you. Each show is an invitation, every curtain rise a chance to experience something new.

Step into intimate black-box theatres, where the line between performer and audience blurs, sparking an electric connection. Or settle into the majestic old auditoriums, where the echoes of theatrical legends still resonate through the air. In Mumbai, theatre isn't just a visual spectacle; it's an emotional journey, a mirror to the human spirit, and an experience that leaves you thinking long after the lights go down.

In this City of Dreams, the stage never sleeps, and the stories are endless.




BUNKAR (Hindi)
Danish Iqbal live! A double bill "Banaras ka Thug & Cycle ki Kahani" mystery, emotion & unforgettable theatre...Read More...

Day & Date: Mon, 1st September
Time: 08:30 pm
Venue: Rangshila Theatre, Andheri (W)




GOOD MORNING MUMBAI (English)
Kickstart your day with a high-energy morning show an artist bringing joy, laughter, and the perfect dose of entertainment!!!Read More...

Day & Date: Tue, 2nd September
Time: 09:00 pm
Venue: Antisocial, Lower Parel




KARN (Hindi)
Karn’s untold tale explores survival, compassion, and moral conflict, blending Mahabharata with folk arts and raw human truth...Read More...

Day & Date: Wed, 3rd September
Time: 05:00 pm
Venue: Veda Kunba Theatre, Andheri (W)




THE FAR POST (English)
Yuki Ellias returns with The Far Post a magical blend of masks, dance, puppetry, folk music & afterlife journeys...Read More...

Day & Date: Thu, 4th September
Time: 08:30 pm
Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu




SANGEET DEV BHABHALI (Marathi)
A tale of Tukaram's devotion, Avali’s trials & Rakumai’s disguise where faith, love & divine questions intertwine...Read More...

Day & Date: Fri, 5th September
Time: 06:00 pm
Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu




PIYAKKAD (Hindi)
PIYAKKAD: the chosen one, called by Madira Baba! A solo performance mixing divine truth with laugh-out-loud comedy...Read More...

Day & Date: Sat, 6th September
Time: 09:00 pm
Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu




AAJE ROKDA NE UDHAR KALE (Gujarati)
A fresh comedy of funny misunderstandings and funnier mishaps, "AAJE ROKDA NE UDHAR KALE" will leave you in splits of laughter...Read More...

Day & Date: Sun, 7th September
Time: 07:30 pm
Venue: Prabodhankar Thackeray Auditorium, Borivali (W)

*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.


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