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Yatri Theatre Festival 47 (YTF47) marks another milestone in Yatri Theatre’s enduring journey of championing meaningful, accessible, and socially engaged theatre. Celebrating 47 years of uninterrupted theatre practice, the festival brings together acclaimed productions, master practitioners, and vital conversations around performance, craft, and contemporary Indian theatre.
The festival presents a carefully curated programme of plays, theatre talks, and workshops across Mumbai, offering audiences an opportunity to experience theatre not only as entertainment, but as reflection, dialogue, and cultural memory.
Festival Venues
Yatri Theatre Festival 47 will be presented across some of Mumbai’s most respected cultural spaces, each deeply connected to the city’s theatrical heritage.
- Prithvi Theatre
- Prithvi House
- Rangshila Theatre – Versova
- NCPA Experimental Theatre
Theatre Performances at YTF47
Raavanleela
Raavanleela is one of Yatri Theatre’s most celebrated productions, re-examining the Ramayana through the lens of its most misunderstood antagonist. The play questions popular narratives and moral binaries, presenting Raavan as a complex, intellectual, and deeply human figure. With sharp writing, strong performances, and compelling staging, Raavanleela invites audiences to confront myth, power, and perspective.
Genre: Mythological Satire | Language: Hindi
Venues & Dates:
Experimental Theatre, NCPA – 27th January 2026 (7:00 PM)
Prithvi Theatre, Juhu – 24th January 2026 (6:00 PM & 9:00 PM)
Tillu Ki Dulhaniya (a.k.a. Gaj Foot Inch)
Written by Padmashree K. P. Saxena, this delightful rural comedy follows Tillu, a business-minded young man hilariously out of depth when it comes to love. With warmth, innocence, and laugh-out-loud moments, the play celebrates romance, simplicity, and rural charm.
Genre: Rural Comedy
Venue & Date:
Rangshila Theatre, Versova – 1st February 2026 (7:30 PM)
Genre: Rural Comedy
Venue & Date:
- Rangshila Theatre, Versova – 1st February 2026 (7:30 PM)
Hadh Kar Di Aapne!
A wildly popular comedy by Mir Muneer, Hadh Kar Di Aapne! turns an ordinary middle-class household upside down when a single unexpected secret triggers chaos, suspicion, and non-stop laughter. With over 500 houseful shows, this is one of Yatri Theatre’s biggest crowd-pullers.
Genre: Comedy
Venues & Dates:
Experimental Theatre, NCPA – 26th January 2026 (7:00 PM)
Prithvi Theatre, Juhu – 23rd January 2026 (8:00 PM)
Prithvi Theatre, Juhu – 25th January 2026 (5:00 PM & 8:00 PM)
Babuji Dheere Chalna
A humorous yet emotionally layered exploration of love, desire, and relationships, Babuji Dheere Chalna examines how human beings repeatedly fall in love despite heartbreaks and setbacks. The play blends wit with warmth, making it both entertaining and reflective.
Genre: Comedy / Relationship Drama
Venue & Date:
Prithvi Theatre, Juhu – 22nd January 2026 (8:00 PM)
Kaalchakra
Written by the legendary Late Jayawant Dalvi, Kaalchakra is a deeply moving exploration of ageing, dignity, neglect, and compassion. The play portrays the quiet suffering of an elderly couple abandoned by their children, while ultimately reaffirming faith in human kindness.
Genre: Social Drama / Classic
Venue & Date:
Prithvi Theatre, Juhu – 21st January 2026 (8:00 PM)
Phone Pe
A sharp, rib-tickling satire on smartphone addiction and modern relationships, Phone Pe unfolds inside a courtroom where a young couple battles divorce over their obsession with mobile phones. As the case progresses, the play hilariously exposes how digital dependency has infiltrated even the halls of justice.
Genre: Satirical Comedy
Venues & Dates:
Rangshila Theatre, Versova – 7th February 2026 (7:30 PM)
Prithvi Theatre, Juhu – 20th January 2026 (6:30 PM & 9:00 PM)
Theatre Talks & Workshops at Prithvi House
Lighting for Actors & Technicians
An Insightful Theatre Talk by Inaayat Ali Sami
This theatre talk explores how light functions as an active partner in performance, not merely a technical necessity. Inaayat Ali Sami examines the relationship between lighting, acting, and emotional truth on stage. Through examples from theatre, festivals, and heritage spaces, he reveals how light shapes focus, mood, and meaning. The session offers valuable insights for actors, directors, and technicians alike. A rare opportunity to understand stage lighting from a master practitioner’s perspective.
23rd January 2026 | 7:00 PM | Prithvi House
Hindi Rangmanch – Abhi Ki Kahaani
An Insightful Theatre Talk With Jayant Deshmukh
This talk traces the journey of Hindi theatre—from its ideological roots to its present-day complexities. Jayant Deshmukh examines key movements, aesthetic shifts, and cultural fractures that have shaped contemporary Hindi Rangmanch. Drawing from personal experience and historical insight, he reflects on changing audiences, institutions, and artistic priorities. The session invites critical reflection on what has been gained, what has been lost, and what lies ahead. A thoughtful dialogue on theatres future in a rapidly changing India.
23th January 2026 | 7:00 PM | Prithvi House
So, You Want To Join Theatre?
An Insightful Theatre Talk With Hidayat Sami
This theatre talk addresses the realities of choosing theatre as a life and profession. Hidayat Sami speaks candidly about training, discipline, uncertainty, and commitment. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, he separates romantic notions from practical truths. The session explores what theatre demands beyond talent—time, resilience, and responsibility. An essential conversation for anyone seriously considering the path.
25th January 2026 | 7:00 PM | Prithvi House
Kathak Performance & Workshop
A special Kathak performance and workshop by Maya Kulshreshtha, offering participants and audiences an opportunity to engage with one of India’s most expressive classical dance forms. The session focuses on rhythm, storytelling, and embodied expression, bridging classical training with contemporary theatrical sensibilities.
Poetry Recital
A poetry recital by Jaya Sarkar, bringing together spoken word, rhythm, and emotional resonance. The session celebrates poetry as performance, creating an intimate space for reflection, listening, and shared cultural experience.
YTF47 Festival Souvenir
The Yatri Theatre Festival 47 Souvenir is a specially curated publication created to document the festival’s productions, artists, conversations, and legacy. Designed as both a keepsake and an archival record, the souvenir captures the spirit of YTF47 through essays, schedules, photographs, and detailed production information.
Visitors are encouraged to view or download the souvenir to explore the festival in depth and preserve a record of Yatri Theatre’s 47-year journey.
About Yatri Theatre
Founded in 1978, Yatri Theatre is one of India’s longest-running and most respected theatre groups. Known for its commitment to socially relevant storytelling, actor-driven performances, and engagement with diverse audiences, Yatri Theatre has presented hundreds of productions across India and internationally. The Yatri Theatre Festival stands as a reflection of this ongoing journey—celebrating theatre as dialogue, memory, and collective experience.
