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
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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
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Cast
Divesh Subaskaran as Pi
Goldy Notay as Amma
Ralph Birtwell as Father
Sonya Venugopal as Rani/Understudy Pi
Sharita Oomer as Lulu Chen/Mrs Biology Kumar
Bhwana Bhawsar as Lulu Chen/Mrs Biology Kumar
Chand Martinez as Mamaji / Pandit Ji / Admiral Balbir Sign
Lilian Tsang as Mrs Okamoto / Zaida Khan / Ships Captain
Vinesh Veerasami as Russian Soldier
Adwitha Arumugam as Pi Alternative
Anthony Atunes as Tiger Hind / Cook / Father Martin
Peter Twose as Tiger Head / Cook / Father Martin
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
Sheel Rege
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