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BIO

Training: RADA. Theatre: Botticelli in the Fire (Hampstead Theatre); Life of Pi (Sheffield Crucible Theatre); The Prisoner (Théâtre Des Bouffes Du Nord); Cymbeline, Hamlet; The Taming Of The Shrew (RSC); Peter Pan (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); Behind the Beautiful Forevers and War Horse Prom (National Theatre); Rats Tales (Manchester Royal Exchange) and Tartuffe (English Touring Theatre). TV: Good Karma Hospital Series 4; Holby City; Find Me In Paris; A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Radio: Tumanbay; Broken Paradise; The Last Time I Saw Richard.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Jungle Book
[West End]
2026
Mowgli
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Hamlet
Hamlet
[West End]
2025
Hamlet
Life of Pi Life of Pi
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Pi
Life of Pi Life of Pi
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Pi

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Hiran Abeysekera, Life of Pi

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Hiran Abeysekera, Life of Pi

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play

Hiran Abeysekera, Life of Pi


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Theatre World Awards - 2023 - Theatre World Awards

Hiran Abeysekera, Life of Pi

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Video: Watch BAM's HAMLET Perform a Pop-Up Scene in Brooklyn Photo
Video: Watch BAM's HAMLET Perform a Pop-Up Scene in Brooklyn
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026

Watch Hiran Abeysekera and cast members from BAM's Hamlet take Shakespeare’s Gravedigger scene out of the Harvey Theatre and into the Brooklyn community for a special pop-up performance. Check out a video.
Photos: First Look at Hiran Abeysekera in HAMLET at BAM Photo
Photos: First Look at Hiran Abeysekera in HAMLET at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

You can now get a first look at at BAM’s Harvey Theater, starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera. The show kicks off a new multi-year partnership between BAM and the National Theatre of Great Britain.
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season Photo
Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
Review Roundup: HAMLET Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music Photo
Review Roundup: HAMLET Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Hamlet is now playing at BAM’s Harvey Theater in Brooklyn. The National Theatre production stars Hiran Abeysekera and is directed by Robert Hastie. Critics are weighing in on the contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Get Thee to BAM: HAMLET's Stars Get Ready for a Brooklyn Debut Photo
Get Thee to BAM: HAMLET's Stars Get Ready for a Brooklyn Debut
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2026

To see or not to see? That's not the question that New York City audiences should be asking this spring, when Hamlet arrives in Brooklyn. Watch in this video as we chat with stars Hiran Abeysekera and Francesca Mills before their Brooklyn debut.
Spotlight on Plays: April 2026 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: April 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2026

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
New Staging of THE JUNGLE BOOK Comes to the National Theatre in November Photo
New Staging of THE JUNGLE BOOK Comes to the National Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

This festive season, the National Theatre will stage Anupama Chandrasekhar's (The Father and the Assassin) new play, an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's beloved family tale The Jungle Book, directed by Indhu Rubasingham.
Francesca Mills , Alistair Petrie, Ayesha Dharker & More Join HAMLET at BAM Photo
Francesca Mills , Alistair Petrie, Ayesha Dharker & More Join HAMLET at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026

Kicking off a new multi-year partnership between BAM and the National Theatre of Great Britain, National  Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) brings his contemporary HAMLET to US audiences this spring at the Harvey Theater at BAM.  
Review: NT LIVE'S HAMLET, Starring Hiran Abeysekera Photo
Review: NT LIVE'S HAMLET, Starring Hiran Abeysekera
by Cheryl Markosky - Jan 12, 2026

NT Live's filmed screening of Hamlet, featuring Hiran Abeysekera (Olivier award-winner for Life of Pi) in the title role, will be released in UK cinemas on January 22 and soon after around the world.
THE AUDIENCE, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, and LES LIAISONS Will Come to Cinemas Photo
THE AUDIENCE, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, and LES LIAISONS Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

National Theatre Live has announced its next slate of productions releasing to cinemas worldwide in 2026, including two National Theatre productions captured from the Lyttelton stage on London’s South Bank and the re-release of a fan-favourite.
HAMLET New York Transfer and More Set for National Theatre 2026 Season Photo
HAMLET New York Transfer and More Set for National Theatre 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

The National Theatre has revealed further information about productions in 2026. The season will feature the New York transfer of Hamlet, and more! See the full season here.
Review: HAMLET, National Theatre Photo
Review: HAMLET, National Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 3, 2025

“Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.” Given the National Theatre’s history with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, a new production of Hamlet is a natural fit in Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season as artistic director. Robert Hastie follows the likes of Laurence Olivier, Peter Hall, and Cicely Berry in setting down his own take on the play, helping to kick off Rubasingham’s tenure in a bold fashion.
Photos: Hiran Abeysekera and Cast in HAMLET at the National Theatre Photo
Photos: Hiran Abeysekera and Cast in HAMLET at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie’s sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining of Hamlet at The National Theatre. Learn more!
National Theatre Reveals Full Cast of HAMLET Starring Hiran Abeysekera Photo
National Theatre Reveals Full Cast of HAMLET Starring Hiran Abeysekera
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Hamlet, directed by newly appointed Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), with Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) in the title role.
Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, and More Lead Shows Coming to NT Live Photo
Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, and More Lead Shows Coming to NT Live
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025

​​​​​​​National Theatre Live has announced a landmark slate of theatre broadcasting to cinemas around the world led by a roster of award-winning talent. Learn more about the lineup here!
Colman Domingo and Jeremy Strong in Talks for National Theatre Debuts Photo
Colman Domingo and Jeremy Strong in Talks for National Theatre Debuts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Oscar-nominated actors Colman Domingo and Jeremy Strong are in early discussions to make their debuts at London’s National Theatre. The news comes as new Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham unveils her inaugural season, featuring a starry lineup that includes Paul Mescal, Nicola Coughlan and more.
LIFE OF PI Will Stream From the National Theatre at Home Photo
LIFE OF PI Will Stream From the National Theatre at Home
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's streaming platform, will release of Life of Pi by Yann Martel, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti. Learn more about where to watch the show here!
LIFE OF PI Will Make Canadian Premiere in September Photo
LIFE OF PI Will Make Canadian Premiere in September
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Based on the best-selling and Man Booker Prize-winning book by Canadian author Yann Martel, Lolita Chakrabarti’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning stage adaption of Life of Pi will embark on another exciting adventure when it makes its Canadian premiere at Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Dishes on Wharton Center's 2024-25 Broad Photo
Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Dishes on Wharton Center's 2024-25 Broadway Series
by Stefani Chudnow - Mar 5, 2024

Wharton Center has officially announced their 2024-2025 Broadway series! It kicks off with Les Misérables, followed by Shucked, MJ, Life of Pi and Chicago. Add-on shows include Hamilton and The Book of Mormon.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hiran Abeysekera been in?

Hiran Abeysekera has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Hiran Abeysekera been in?

Hiran Abeysekera has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Hiran Abeysekera's first West End show?

Hiran Abeysekera's first West End show was Life of Pi which opened in 2021

What awards has Hiran Abeysekera been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Life of Pi, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Life of Pi, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Life of Pi and Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Life of Pi.

What awards has Hiran Abeysekera won?

Hiran Abeysekera has won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Life of Pi.

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