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Award-winning play Life of Pi is coming to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley

By: Sam Lawrie slawrie@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 05:00, 10 March 2024

The incredible story of Pi Patel, a young boy stranded on a lifeboat with a terrifying Bengal tiger, has captivated audiences for almost 25 years.

The Life of Pi started as a best-selling novel, became an award-winning feature film and, now, has been adapted into a breathtaking stage show.

The stunning stage adaptation of Life of Pi is coming to the Churchill Theatre. Picture: Johan Persson

The play is coming to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley for five nights, bringing with it a life-sized tiger, hyena, zebra and orangutan.

Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 novel, which sold 10 million copies worldwide, the show follows a teenager who is the sole human survivor of a shipwreck in the Pacific Ocean.

When Pi finds himself stranded on the lifeboat, he soon realises that his only company until he reaches land is a herd of wild animals.

The show is based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel and the 2012 feature film. Picture: Johan Persson

The animals, including the large Bengal tiger, are depicted in the stage show with incredible lifelike puppets.

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The puppetry has been created by Finn Caldwell, the Puppet and Movement Director known for shows such as War Horse and numerous National Theatre productions.

The novel was adapted into a blockbuster film in 2012, starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan and Rafe Spall.

The film, directed by Ang Lee, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects and Best Original Score.

The play follows Pi Patel, a teenager who is stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck in the Pacific Ocean. Picture: Johan Persson

The stage adaptation follows suit when it comes to winning awards, having received an impressive five Olivier Awards in 2022 after its West End debut, including Best New Play and Best Set Design.

Life of Pi will be at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley from Tuesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 23. You can book tickets online here.

You can also book tickets by calling 03433 100020.

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