Prithvi Theatre (Juhu) Mumbai
About
Mumbai's most beloved and iconic intimate theatre, a 200-seat gem that has been the heartbeat of Hindi and English theatre since 1978. Known for cutting-edge plays, its legendary cafe, and an unmatched cultural atmosphere.
Basic Information
Timings
Box office: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Shows typically at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Ticket prices vary by show: Rs 100-500 typically
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (November for the annual Prithvi Festival)
Place Type
Entertainment
How to Reach
Take Western Railway to Vile Parle station or Andheri station, then auto-rickshaw to Juhu Church. Located on Janki Kutir, near Juhu Church. BEST buses to Juhu Church stop nearby.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Andheri (2.6 km away) on the Line 1.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Vile Parle (1.7 km away) on the Western Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Prithvi Theatre (Juhu)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Prithvi Theatre (Juhu)
History
Founded in 1978 by Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal as a tribute to Prithviraj Kapoor and his legendary Prithvi Theatres traveling company. It has since nurtured generations of actors, directors, and playwrights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Box office: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Shows typically at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Ticket prices vary by show: Rs 100-500 typically
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (November for the annual Prithvi Festival)
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Founded by actor Shashi Kapoor in memory of his father Prithviraj Kapoor's travelling theatre
The Prithvi Theatre cafe is as legendary as the theatre itself - famous for its Irish coffee and cutting chai
Many now-famous Bollywood actors including Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri performed here early in their careers
Book tickets online as popular plays sell out quickly in this 200-seat venue
Arrive early to enjoy the legendary Prithvi Cafe and browse the bookshop
The annual Prithvi Theatre Festival in November features outstanding performances
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