Prithvi Theatre

Prithvi Theatre is a non-profit performing arts venue located in Juhu, Mumbai, established in 1978 by Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor. It serves as a memorial to Prithviraj Kapoor and promotes professional Hindi theatre through an intimate 200-seater auditorium with an octagonal thrust stage. The venue hosts over 640 shows annually in multiple languages and includes a bookshop and open-air café. It remains a significant cultural hub managed by the Kapoor family trust.

Visitors can attend theatrical performances in an intimate 200-seater auditorium featuring an octagonal thrust stage. The premises include an open-air café surrounded by trees and bamboo, serving beverages and snacks daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. A dedicated bookshop offers literature on plays, theatre, and performing arts. Entry to shows begins 15 minutes before start time with free seating, and strict policies prohibit late entry, re-entry, and mobile phone usage during performances.

Established in 1978 by Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor under the Shri Prithviraj Kapoor Memorial Trust & Research Foundation (set up in 1975), the theatre honors Prithviraj Kapoor who founded the traveling Prithvi Theatres company in 1944. The building was inaugurated on November 5, 1978, with 'Udhwastha Dharmashala' as its first play, continuing the legacy of one of India's most influential theatre families.

Prithvi Theatre is a pivotal institution in Indian theatre, promoting professional Hindi theatre and nurturing discerning audiences. It hosts the annual Prithvi Theatre Festival each November around Prithviraj Kapoor's birth anniversary, attracting national and international theatre groups. The venue supports aspiring artists through subsidized spaces, workshops, and research initiatives while maintaining the 'Prithvi Way' philosophy of accessibility, professionalism, and respect for performance.