Built by Shashi and Jennifer Kapoor in memory of Prithviraj Kapoor and opened in 1978, Prithvi is a leading independent theatre and producing hub in Mumbai, running a year-round programme, workshops and the annual Prithvi Theatre Festival.

Founded by Laurence Olivier in 1963, the National Theatre produces a wide-ranging repertoire on the South Bank and tours nationally and internationally, alongside its NT Live broadcast programme.

One of the world's best-known theatre ensembles, producing Shakespeare, his contemporaries and new writing from its home in Stratford-upon-Avon, with regular seasons in London and touring worldwide.

A non-profit theatre funded by Setagaya City, opened in 1997, focused on contemporary drama and dance; regarded as a leading model for public theatres across Japan under successive artistic directors including Mansai Nomura.

Established in 1953, Shiki is one of the largest theatre companies in the world, operating seven of its own theatres and staging over 3,000 performances a year, mixing original works and licensed international musicals.

Established in 1997, Silo is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading producers of contemporary theatre, staging local and international work across venues in Auckland under artistic director Sophie Roberts.

Founded in 1976 by Gary Sinise, Jeff Perry and Terry Kinney, Steppenwolf is an ensemble-driven company of over 40 artists, internationally recognised for its actor-centred approach and premieres of major American plays.

Formed in 1978, STC presents an annual season across its Walsh Bay theatres and the Sydney Opera House, and has launched the careers of Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis among others.

Turin's civic repertory theatre, performing across the historic Teatro Carignano, Teatro Gobetti and the Fonderie Limone in Moncalieri, with a long-standing programme of Italian and international drama.

Formed in 1989 by Jo Kukathas, Andrew Leci, Jit Murad and Zahim Albakri, ICT is one of Malaysia's most established theatre companies, known for satirical political comedy and, more recently, new Malaysian play development.

Founded by Faridah Merican and Joe Hasham, The Actors Studio established Malaysia's first privately owned theatre in 1995; after flood damage in 2003 it rebuilt as klpac, opening in 2005 as the country's only fully-integrated, non-profit arts centre.

Founded by Joseph Papp in 1954, The Public produces an annual season of new work at Astor Place and Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater, and has premiered work including Hamilton and Hair.