National Theatre: Broadcast in HD - "Life of Pi"

Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm

Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

Puppetry, magic, and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. Filmed in stunning 4k, the story of a 16-year-old boy stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger is brought vividly to life. Hiran Abeysekara (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) plays Pi Patel, joined on stage by Mina Anwar (The Thin Blue Line), Raj Ghatak (The Kite Runner), and Nicholas Khan (NT Live: The Beaux Stratagem).

This epic staging of Yann Martel’s tale of endurance and hope is adapted by Lolita Chakrabati and directed by Max Webster (Henry V). The production has been met with strong critical acclaim across national press, including many five-star reviews.