Life of Pi is a play based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Yann Martel adapted for the stage by Lolita Chakrabarti.

The play was commissioned by producer Simon Friend, and after a series of workshops over two years, made its world premiere at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield running from 28 June until 20 July 2019.

Following extensions to the run due to popular demand, the play closed on 15 January 2023.

Abeysekera departed the production on July 9, 2023 with Uma Paranjpe playing the title role for the remaining performances.

[2] The play received rave reviews from critics and audiences in both the Sheffield and London productions.