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Life Of Pi West End

Theatre
Wyndham's Theatre
Duration
2 hrs 5 mins
Age Restrictions
10+ years

Based on the best-selling novel written by Yann Martel, the stunning theatrical production of Life of Pi has made its way to the West End! Winner of 5 Laurence Olivier awards, Life Of Pi continues to wow audiences with its extraordinary show. Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Max Webster, this enthralling performance is one you won’t want to miss.

Telling the extraordinary story of a young teenage boy called Pi being deserted on a lifeboat with four other animals, Life Of Pi will leave you entranced from start to finish with its gripping story. But the four other survivors with Pi are a bit different than you may expect. They include a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger! The four survivors are in a race against the clock as they battle the elements around them in an effort to survive. But will they make it? Book your tickets to find out!

Life Of Pi has won a wide variety of prestigious awards including Laurence Olivier awards for Best New Play, Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Lighting Design. The Evening Standard writes that Life of Pi is a “dream-like fable that makes for a dazzling night of theatre,” while TimeOut notes it’s “one of the most visually stunning theatre shows I’ve ever seen.” This sensational production will leave you feeling amazed and inspired as this iconic story is brought to life.

Currently running at The Wyndham’s Theatre in central London, Life of Pi has evening performances on Monday, Wednesday to Saturday and matinee performances on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Showing until 30 October 2022, Life of Pi makes for a mesmerising night out in London that will leave you wanting more. Book your tickets to see this thrilling production today!

Life of Pi Reviews

Breathtaking Went to see this show today and haven’t stopped talking about it since. We booked last minute and so glad we did. The whole cast were inspirational and so talented.... read moreWent to see this show today and haven’t stopped talking about it since. We booked last minute and so glad we did. The whole cast were inspirational and so talented. A huge round of applause to the set designers it was amazing. The skill of the puppeteers were amazing those puppets were brought alive. Big shout out to the actor who played the lead what a very talented man. The show brought me to tears it was excellent. I could have gone back in and watched it all over again. All the staff at the theatre were so friendly and helpful. read less 
9/25/2022

Life of Pi Watched the Film Life of Pi movie 2 days before going to see it at the theatre. Saw advertisement on The Box Office website and thought would go... read moreWatched the Film Life of Pi movie 2 days before going to see it at the theatre. Saw advertisement on The Box Office website and thought would go along. Was extremely, pleasantly surprised with the theatrics. How the puppets move, looks so realistic. It was amazing to watch, the actors were brilliant, stage effects were out of this world. Definitely recommend. Great little theatre. read less 
9/15/2022

Outstanding! Amazing!! Absolutely outstanding show! The puppets were incredibly life like! A must see!

Would love to go again! Beautiful Theatre & we had great seats in the Royal circle. 
8/28/2022

Life of Pi Took my mum and dad to see Life of Pi on Wednesday (24th August). It's my favourite book and the show has to be seen to be believed. It's truly... read moreTook my mum and dad to see Life of Pi on Wednesday (24th August). It's my favourite book and the show has to be seen to be believed. It's truly stunning.

In addition to this, here is a short message of thanks to the theatre staff from my mum:

My son and I would like to say a huge thank you to the staff of this theatre who so kindly rescued me when I was overcome with a vertigo attack as I attempted to sit up in the ‘Gods’. My son helped me get behind the back seats, where I felt able to stand and watch the first half. During the interval your wonderful staff arranged for alternative stalls seating for us both, so I was able to enjoy the amazing performance of ‘Life of Pi’. We wanted to thank the lady afterwards, but we couldn’t find her. Bless her for her kindness.

Yours gratefully,

Mrs J Elliott. read less 
8/26/2022

Superb in every way Well what can i say but incredible and such a beautiful place to be in. The staff running front of house, ticketing and all the way through are a real... read moreWell what can i say but incredible and such a beautiful place to be in. The staff running front of house, ticketing and all the way through are a real credit to the owners Delfont Mackintosh. Its a bedazzling and magical show with a cast of such talent others should be jealous. Its an absolute must see show. Bravo! read less 
6/28/2022

Brilliant and powerful Life of Pi performance This performance was awesome with the characters easily listened to and with an engaging storyline. The puppetry was fantastic and the whole experience was incredible I particularly enjoyed... read moreThis performance was awesome with the characters easily listened to and with an engaging storyline. The puppetry was fantastic and the whole experience was incredible I particularly enjoyed the leading character of Pi in this show. All the characters were easy to listen to and the actors and actresses performed with vigour and enthusiasm. A truly wonderful theatre experience. read less 
6/12/2022

Brilliant show. Beautiful old theatre. Breath taking! The puppetry was ingenious. The switching between scenes on such a limited stage was genius. Great for kids and big kids. Book, film, show all brilliant 
5/08/2022

Life of Pi is amazing! Visited to watch Life of Pi a couple of days ago for my partner's birthday. This was a fantastic production and what a talented cast. Such a creative... read moreVisited to watch Life of Pi a couple of days ago for my partner's birthday. This was a fantastic production and what a talented cast. Such a creative production and so entertaining to watch.

The theatre itself is ok - quite small. Had stall seats (Row K) seats are not very comfy and you do feel like you're packed in a little. The queuing system could be a little clearer too.

Other than that, I would thoroughly recommend the show and it was a lovely night out. read less 
5/02/2022

Lively West End We were in London for a dew days and wanted to see a show at the west end. Wh decided on Life of Pi playing at Wyndham Theatre. It was... read moreWe were in London for a dew days and wanted to see a show at the west end. Wh decided on Life of Pi playing at Wyndham Theatre. It was a Saturday evening and we reached around 7.00 PM at the theatre. We had not booked tickets but decided to try our luck at the Box office. We were lucky to have managed 2 tickets in the Grand Circle just in time. It was a relatively a small in size theatre but nicely done up. The show was also top class and we really enjoyed. Overall a good visit to a good theatre to see a good show. Highly recommended. read less 
4/11/2022

Life of Pi What a talented cast! Extremely drawn into the storyline as soon as the cast came on. Very magical and creative. I literally can not fault the experience. The sound was... read moreWhat a talented cast! Extremely drawn into the storyline as soon as the cast came on. Very magical and creative. I literally can not fault the experience. The sound was spot on, lighting was beautifully executed and the puppetry was sensational. Great actors and actresses who really know their knowledge and spent years in their trade to perfect their skills. Very well done! 

The staff at the Wyndhams Theatre were polite and well organised and didn't make you feel like just a number so it made the experience even better. 

Thank you and I certainty recommend this production. Very well put together :). read less 
4/05/2022

Incredible Life of Pi I haven't read the book so can't attest to whether this production is a successful adaptation, but most certainly it's an enthralling show & a visual treat. The set &... read moreI haven't read the book so can't attest to whether this production is a successful adaptation, but most certainly it's an enthralling show & a visual treat. The set & stage design is genius & the puppetry incredible. Lead actor, Hiran Abeysekera could not be more suited to the role of Pi (despite being considerably older than 17), he gives an outstanding performance. read less 
3/07/2022

Mesmerising Life of Pi at the Wyndhams. We went to see the mesmerising Life of Pi. Such a beautiful production with very clever change of scenes in front of your eyes. The animal puppets worked really... read moreWe went to see the mesmerising Life of Pi. Such a beautiful production with very clever change of scenes in front of your eyes. The animal puppets worked really well. We were seated at the very top (grand circle), in the last row and we had a very good view of the stage. The seats are not comfortable. The Wyndham is a beautiful Victorian theatre. We went to a Sunday matiné and it was packed! If you like the book, you'll love this production! read less 
2/27/2022

Magical Life of Pi First time at this theatre. Went to see 'Life of Pi'. Hugely impressive. The stage seemed to be covered in real waves! Felt £25 was a good price for the... read moreFirst time at this theatre. Went to see 'Life of Pi'. Hugely impressive. The stage seemed to be covered in real waves! Felt £25 was a good price for the ticket. Slightly disappointed that they said they would check vaccine passports but they did not. read less 
2/23/2022

Great theatre life of PI superb Saw Life of PI matinee absolutely brilliant 

Very innovative great show would thoroughly recommend

Staff v friendly in bar and theatre 
2/13/2022

Lovely theatre old Victorian style Went to see life of pi. Great showing great seats all round happy e joyful experience 

Wife loved it so happy days. Well done cast and crew. 
1/10/2022

Historical Beauty in the Heart of the West End My first visit a few nights ago to the beautiful historical Wyndhams Theatre in the heart of the West End, which first opened its doors in 1899. Featuring four tiers... read moreMy first visit a few nights ago to the beautiful historical Wyndhams Theatre in the heart of the West End, which first opened its doors in 1899. Featuring four tiers of seating, we were up in the Royal Circle, with a great view of the stage below. 

My friends and I came to watch Life of Pi adapted from the novel by Yann Martel published in 2001. Did you know that the book the rejected by five publishers before it was accepted by a publisher Knopf Canada. To date it has sold over ten million copies worldwide. 

I first read the book 20 years ago and loved the story, a totally original and mesmerizing tale. A philosophical perspective on the relativity of truth viewed from the eyes of a 16 boy Pi and his encounters with other members of the human and animal kingdom. 

The play is a wonderful adaptation of the novel in simplicity and complexity on all levels. A very energetic, clever and dynamic production, the stage sets, puppetry and projections onto the surfaces were amazingly beautiful and very effective. I was transported into a world that felt both real and surreal at the same time.

If I had to use one word to describe the play it would be "Magical". The cast were all superb, displaying great emotional depth, vulnerability and passion. The must see show of 2021 and 2022. Go book your tickets and treat yourself, the perfect show to celebrate the end of 2021, or start 2022 with. Go unleash your hidden tiger within! Rrrgghh. read less 
11/19/2021

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Cast

Hiran Abeysekera – Pi
Mina Anwar – Ma
Fred Davis – Tiger Head
Tom Espiner – Father Martin
Kirsten Foster – Lulu Chen
Daisy Franks – Tiger Hind
Raj Ghatak – Mamaji
Owain Gwynn – Tiger Head
Romina Hytten – Tiger Heart
Nicholas Khan – Father
Syreeta Kumar – Mrs Biology
Tom Larkin – Tiger Head
Chris Milford – Tiger Hind
Payal Mistry – Rani
Habib Nasib Nader – Voice of Tiger
Nuwan Hugh Perera – Pi Alternate
Tom Stacy – Tiger Hind
David K.S. Tse – Mr Okamoto
Scarlet Wilderink – Tiger Heart

Creative

Yann Martel – Novelist
Lolita Chakrabarti – Playwright
Max Webster – Director
Tim Hatley – Set Designer
Finn Caldwell – Puppetry Director
Nick Barnes – Puppet Designer
Andrzej Goulding – Video Designer
Tim Lutkin – Lighting Designer
Carolyn Downing – Sound Designer
Carolyn Downing – Composer
Polly Jerrold – Casting Director
Leigh Toney – Associate Director
Ross Edwards – Associate Set Designer
Simon Sturgess – Production Manager
Sabrina Cuniberto – Costume Supervisor
Ryan O’Conner – Props Supervisor

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Which Theatre

Life Of Pi is showing at Wyndham’s Theatre, located at Charing Cross Road, Covent Garden, London WC2H 0DA.

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Good to Know

Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.

Age Recommendation

For ages ten and above.

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The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

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