The Stage Comes Alive: A New Week of Powerful Theatre in Mumbai
January 5, 2026 11:09:39 IST MTG editorial
As the new year settles in, Mumbai’s theatre scene continues to glow, where stories unfold live, voices echo with meaning, and emotions connect deeply with the audience. This week, the city once again transforms into a vibrant stage of culture and creativity.
From thought-provoking Marathi natak to emotionally rich Hindi drama and dynamic English plays, this week’s lineup brings together diverse narratives that reflect life, society, and imagination.
We’ve curated a handpicked list of must-watch theatre performances happening across Mumbai from January 5 to January 11. Whether you’re a seasoned theatre lover or a curious first-timer, there’s a story waiting for you.
Scroll through, choose your plays, and reserve your seats because every curtain rise is a moment you won’t want to miss.
🎭 Another Week, Another Set of Stories Waiting Under the Spotlight
ALL THE BEST (Marathi) Legendary Marathi comedy where three friends one blind, one deaf, one mute fall for the same girl, sparking hilarious chaos, clever lies, and nonstop laughter...Read More...
Day & Date: Mon, 05th Jan Time: 04:00 PM Venue: Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane
GLITCH IN THE MYTH (English) Witness Sita’s childhood, marriage, exile, and mysterious disappearance in a bold retelling filled with music, dance, laughter, and rebellion...Read More...
Day & Date: Tue, 06th Jan Time: 08:00 PM Venue: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
TARUN TURK MHATARE ARK (Marathi) A beloved Marathi comedy where spirited seniors defy age with youthful antics and satire, exploring loneliness, wisdom, and the joy of staying young at heart...Read More...
Day & Date: Wed, 07th Jan Time: 04:00 pm Venue: Shivaji Mandir, Mumbai
TAME PEHLA JEVA NATHI RAHYA (Gujarati) A perfect marriage spirals into hilarious chaos when a tiny surprise sparks blunders, wild misunderstandings, and nonstop laughter love steady, life crazy...Read More...
Day & Date: Thu, 08th Jan Time: 03:30 PM Venue: Aspee Auditorium, Mumbai
MUGHAL E AZAM (Hindi) Feroz Abbas Khan’s Mughal-e-Azam brings Salim Anarkali’s epic love to life with royal conflict, live music, lavish design, and a breathtaking grand spectacle...Read More...
Day & Date: Fri, 09th Jan Time: 07:30 PM Venue: The Grand Theatre, NMACC, Mumbai
ROMEO JULIET (English) ROMEO & JULIET reimagines Shakespeare in 1970s Bombay neon nights, Bollywood glamour, gang rivalries, and a forbidden love that explodes into a tragic, electric showdown...Read More...
Day & Date: Sat, 10th Jan Time: 03:30 pm Venue: Royal Opera House Theater, Mumbai
BOLAVITA DHANI (Marathi) A tribute to Marathi theatre’s forgotten prompters through Damodar’s journey, revealing backstage struggles, evolving prompting, and the art’s unsung heroes...Read More...
Day & Date: Sun, 11th Jan Time: 04:00 PM Venue: Yashwant Natyamandir, Mumbai
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.