Life of Pi brings Yann Martel’s acclaimed novel to life in a visually stunning and emotionally captivating theatrical experience. The story follows Pi Patel, a young Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and is left stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with only a Royal Bengal tiger named Richard Parker for company. As Pi struggles to survive in the vast, unforgiving ocean, he confronts the limits of his faith, his resilience, and his understanding of the world.
The stage adaptation immerses audiences in Pi’s extraordinary journey, blending breathtaking visuals, puppetry, and immersive storytelling to bring the ocean, the tiger, and Pi’s incredible survival to vivid life. As Pi recounts his tale to skeptical officials, the play explores themes of faith, identity, and the power of storytelling, leaving audiences to question the nature of truth and belief.
Based on the novel by Yann Martel
Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti
Directed by Haysam Kadri
In Partnership with Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
LIFE OF PI is presented in arrangement with Theatre Global
Purchase tickets, read the cast and creative team's bios, and view content advisory information here: https://citadeltheatre.com/shows/life-of-pi/
Playing Sep 13 - Oct 5, 2025
EVENING SHOWS: 7:30 PM
MATINEES: 1:30 pm
RUNTIME: 2 hours 10 minutes
Act I: 55 min
Intermission: 20 min
Act 2: 55 min
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