<h2>Watch</h2>
Peace of art
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Our <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/photo/from-music-to-health-here-are-mid-days-top-lifestyle-stories-for-the-week-107959" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">pick</a> for the most relevant production of the season is D for Drama&rsquo;s Ambaa, inspired by the 411 BC Greek comedy Lysistrata. The play unfolds in a world where men battle it out in bloody wars, and the women they left behind devise an ingenious plan to bring the fighting to an end. ON November 13, 9 pm; November 14, 6 pm and 9 pm AT Prithvi Theatre ENTRY Rs 750
Unlikely heroes
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/oct/Lisa-Mishra_e.jpg" alt="Lisa MIshra and Akarsh Khurana" width="1280" height="720" /> Lisa MIshra and Akarsh Khurana
Who knew the dynamic pop star Lisa Mishra had a theatre actor in her waiting to make a comeback? After 15 years away from the stage, Mishra returns in Akarsh Khurana&rsquo;s A Perfect Time to Panic, a play about an environmentalist sidelined by society, who turns hero when nature decides to fight back. ON November 11 and 12; 9 pm AT Prithvi Theatre ENTRY Rs 750
Out of the box
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/oct/Dabbewali_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
The dabbawalas of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/food/photo/in-photos-indulge-in-these-delicious-halloween-2025-food-menus-in-mumbai-this-spooky-season-107949" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a> are back in action after the Diwali break, and so is Parodhi Bhandari&rsquo;s (above) solo play, Dabbawali. This experimental dramedy dives deep into the life of a fictional female dabbawali navigating a sea of men in white. Expect some delicious punchlines packed and delivered in signature dabbawala-style. ON November 16; 5 pm and 7 pm AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 250
Reel-life problems
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We think Sumit Chandel&rsquo;s Neeli Deewaron Ke Beech might hit too close to home for audiences from creative fields. The ensemble production follows a stage actor compelled to make reels and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/dive-into-raj-shamanis-figuring-out-podcast-to-unravel-the-complexities-of-relationships-and-how-to-deal-with-them-23600334" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">social media content</a> just to fit in. Guilt, self-discovery, and the capitalism of theatre meet in this reflective piece. ON November 13; 5 pm and 7 pm AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 250
<h2>On Screen</h2>
Courtroom tales
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/oct/Inter-Alia_e.jpg" alt="Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia" width="1280" height="720" /> Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia
After the global success of Prima Facie, directors Suzie Miller and Justin Martin return with Inter Alia, starring Rosamund Pike of Die Another Day and Gone Girl fame. Pike plays a top lawyer at the peak of her career who is thrown off by an untoward event. ON November 8 and 9; 3 pm AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 350
Kubrick, revisited
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/oct/Dr-Strangelove_e.jpg" alt="Steve Coogan in the stage adaptation of Dr Strangelove. Pics courtesy/NATIONAL THEATRE" width="1280" height="720" /> Steve Coogan in the stage &nbsp;adaptation of Dr Strangelove. Pics courtesy/NATIONAL THEATRE
Fans of Stanley Kubrick&rsquo;s classics are in for a treat. The world premiere stage adaptation of Kubrick&rsquo;s Dr Strangelove, starring veteran actor and seven-time BAFTA winner Steve Coogan will be screened at the Juhu venue as part of the National Theatre Live series. ON November 8 and 9; 7 pm&nbsp; AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 350
Femme fa-taal-e
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Performed by Pritha Bakshi (right) and choreographed by Jignesh Surani of the Tandav Nartan Institute of Classical Dance, Margam is far from your typical Bharatanatyam showcase. In this hour-long solo, Bakshi portrays untold stories of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/medical-miracle-kolkata-doctors-successfully-treat-elderly-woman-with-rare-blood-disorder-constantly-fainting-with-timely-intervention-23600170" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">women</a>, from goddesses to everyday figures, to explore the strength and spirit of the feminine. ON November 14; 5 pm and 7 pm AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 250
<h2>Learn</h2>
Let&rsquo;s talk theatre
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/oct/Jyoti-Dogra_e.jpg" alt="Jyoti Dogra in Maas. Pic courtesy/Jyoti Dogra" width="1280" height="720" /> Jyoti Dogra in Maas. Pic courtesy/Jyoti Dogra
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/chhath-puja-2025-four-day-festival-of-faith-begins-with-the-ritual-of-nahay-khaay-23600164" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Festival</a>&rsquo;s flagship series of talks hosted by Pragya Tiwari continues this season with Jyoti Dogra. Expect a retrospective of the seasoned actors and theatremaker&rsquo;s journey. Dogra&rsquo;s talk comes right in time before her production, Maas returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than 400 days. ON November 3; 7 pm AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 250
Expert advice
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/oct/Naseeruddin-Shah-a_e.jpg" alt="Naseeruddin Shah. Pic/AFP" width="1280" height="720" /> Naseeruddin Shah. Pic/AFP
Naseeruddin Shah is not one to harp on about the philosophies of theatre. The veteran will cut straight to the essentials, from early challenges to practical techniques and tips for aspiring actors. Needless to say, this is one <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/love-anime-attend-bankai-beats-to-celebrate-the-japanese-sub-culture-in-mumbai-this-weekend-23599995" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">session</a> you don&rsquo;t want to miss. ON November 6; 10 am to 12.30 pm AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 2000
Find your voice
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/oct/Shernaz_e.jpg" alt="Shernaz Patel. FILE PIC/SATEJ SHINDE" width="1280" height="720" /> Shernaz Patel. FILE PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
Shernaz Patel will help you unlock the full potential of your voice on stage. The session includes practical exercises, proven techniques, and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/south-korean-author-baek-se-hee-passes-away-check-these-mental-health-digital-platforms-and-books-23600335" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">mental</a> drills, with priority given to participants who have previously attended drama school. ON November 7; 2 pm AT Prithvi House ENTRY Rs 2000
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