National Theatre Live: Life of Pi(2023)
National Theatre Live: Life of Pi Synopsis
Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Filmed live in London’s West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens.
National Theatre Live: Life of Pi (2023) is a drama and adventure film directed by Max Webster, released on March 30, 2023 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Hiran Abeysekera, Mina Anwar, Tom Espiner and Kirsten Foster.
- Director:
- Max Webster
- Writers:
- Lolita Chakrabarti, Yann Martel
- Production:
- Simon Friend Entertainment, National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: Life of Pi (2023) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: Life of Pi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiran Abeysekera
as Pi
Mina Anwar
as Amma
- Tom Espiner
Tom Espiner
as Father Martin /Commander Grant-Jones
Kirsten Foster
as Lulu Chen
Raj Ghatak
as Mamaji/Pandit-Ji
Nicholas Khan
as Pi's Father
Syreeta Kumar
as Mrs Biology Kumar/Zaida Khan
Payal Mistry
as Rani
- Habib Nasib Nader
Habib Nasib Nader
as The Cook/Voice of Richard Parker
- David K.S. Tse
David K.S. Tse
as Mr. Okamoto
- Alex Chang
Alex Chang
as Ensemble
Omar Khan
as Ensemble
Key crew
Directed by Max Webster, written by Lolita Chakrabarti and Yann Martel.
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National Theatre Live: Life of Pi – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Life of Pi?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Life of Pi (2023) includes Hiran Abeysekera, Mina Anwar, Tom Espiner, Kirsten Foster and Raj Ghatak. The film was directed by Max Webster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Life of Pi released?
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National Theatre Live: Life of Pi was released on March 30, 2023 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is there a trailer for National Theatre Live: Life of Pi?
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Yes. The official National Theatre Live: Life of Pi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.