The award-winning production will take the stage at Etihad Arena this November.
Whether you’re a bona fide theatre buff or in need of an imaginary emotional support animal to power through a struggle, the upcoming production of Life of Pi is major news. Taking place at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, from 15 to 17 November, it marks the very first international play to come to Abu Dhabi.
Global producer Proactiv Entertainment has partnered up with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and Miral to bring to Life of Pi from the West End by independent theatre and film production company, Simon Friend Entertainment.
Based on Yann Martel’s best-selling book that has sold over 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, the hit show has won three Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play included. Abu Dhabi audiences, it goes without saying, and therefore set to be captivated. For the uninitiated, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway”, according to The Today Show. The groundbreaking story was also adapted to a movie, which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won four, more than any other film from 2012.
After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions — a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Bengal tiger. Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world-class puppetry, and exquisite stagecraft, the spellbinding production of Life of Pi creates a breathtaking theatrical experience unlike any other. Unsurprisingly, it has earned rave reviews worldwide, with The Guardian describing it as “an extraordinary journey”.
“We are beyond thrilled to bring to Abu Dhabi such a unique play after its international success in the West End and Broadway,” says Nicolas Renna, Chief Executive Officer at Proactiv Entertainment. “The production represents the pinnacle of theatrical excellence, combining innovative stagecraft with a deeply moving story that audiences know and adore. Many people may have read the book or watched the movie, but experiencing this epic tale live on stage is something you do not want to miss out on.”
Starting at AED 200, tickets are now available through Platinumlist, with a special offer of 10% off when purchasing four tickets in the Platinum or Diamond categories.
DSCVR: Life of Pi. Etihad Arena, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. @etihadarena.ae @proactivevents_me
