Life of Pi
With dazzling imagination and sublime control, the show's cast and crew conjure a delirious, dynamic, highly pettable world. And oh, is it a wonder.
The New York Times
Why see Life of Pi?
The Olivier And Tony Award Winning Hit!
After scooping a multitude of Olivier Awards for its debut run in London's West End, and three Tony Awards after its successful run on Broadway this stunning stage adaptation of Yann Martel's metaphysical novel heads out across the country! With the entire original creative team in tow, including breathtaking puppetry by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell. Don't miss this acclaimed new work!
This epic and innovative piece of theatre boasts an extraordinary story of one 16-year-old's fight for survival following a shipwreck is perfectly rendered using vibrant color, music and visual wizardry in this consummate production.
What Is The Story?
As transformative as it is captivating, Martel's Life of Pi is a magical masterpiece that introduces us to Pi, a 16-year-old boy adrift in a lifeboat with four fellow survivors - a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a terrifying Bengal Tiger. As they navigate the unpredictable waters of the Pacific Ocean, Pi's boundless imagination soon becomes his greatest asset.
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 10 minutes with one interval
Dates
Sep 18 - 20, 2025
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Taha Mandviwala as Pi
- Jessica Angleskhan as Amma/Nurse/Orange Juice
- Alan Ariano as Mr. Okamoto/Captain
- Emmanuel Elpenord as Cook/Voice of Richard Parker
- Rishi Jaiswal as Mamaji/Pandit Ji
- Sinclair Mitchell as Admiral Jackson/Russian Sailor/Father Martin
- Mi Kang as Lulu Chen/Mrs. Biology Kumar/Zaida Khan
- Sorab Wadia as Father
Further cast
Pragun Bhardwaj, Ben Durocher, Shiloh Goodin, Anna Leigh Gortner, Austin Wong, Harper Toussaint, Jeanlouis, Intae Kim, Sharayu Mahale, Maya Rangulu, Betsy Rosen, Anna Vomacka, Savidu Geevaratne
Creative
Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti
Original composition by Andrew T. Mackay
Awards
TONY AWARDs 2023
Best Scenic Design of a Play, Tim Hatley and Andrzel Goulding
Best Sound Design of a Play, Carolyn Downing
Best Lighting Design of a Play, Tim Lutkin
DRAMA DESK AWARDS 2023
Outstanding Direction of a Play - Max Webster
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play - Tim Hatley
Outstanding Projection and Video Design - Andrzej Goulding
Outstanding Puppetry - Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell
TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS 2023
Best Direction of a Play, Max Webster
Best Scenic Design of a Play, Tim Hatley and Andrzel Goulding
Best Costume Design of a Play, Tim Hatley, Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell
Best Sound Design of a Play, Carolyn Downing
Best Lighting Design of a Play, Tim Lutkin
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)
Sheel Rege
An experience
Have seen the movie. Was curious to see how the effects would be reproduced on stage. The play was superlative both in performance as well as effects. One simple but glaring mistake. When Pi’s family is shown doing a Pooja they continue to wear shoes. Hindus NEVER pray with shoes on. ... Read more
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