Life of Pi, the play by Lolita Chakrabarti, is a stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s bestselling novel, renowned for its stunning puppetry and visual effects that bring the story of a boy stranded at sea with a tiger to life. The play premiered in Sheffield in 2019, moved to London’s West End, and then to Broadway, winning numerous Awards for the Best New Play.  It tells the story of Pi Patel’s survival, blending a tale of faith and endurance with a parallel story of human predators, all while using innovative stagecraft to create a visually spectacular and emotionally powerful theatrical experience.

Life of Pi is a play to be shown on screen.