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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Hilde

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Adaptation
 
[West End, 2023]
Dramaturg

Writing

Playwright

Movies

The Hole
[ 2001 ] Doctor
Venus
[ 2006 ] Health Centre Nurse
Thorne: Scaredycat
[ 2010 ] Seema Khera
Intruders
[ 2011 ] ER Doctor
All Is True
[ 2018 ] Stratford Landlady

TV Shows

Holby City
Devika Bhal, Maya Dutta
Silent Witness
D.C.I. Palmer, Jo Bell
The Bill
W.P.C. Jamilla Blake, W.P.C. Blake, W.P.C Blake
Silo
Lukas's Mother

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2022 - Best New Play

Lolita Chakrabarti, Life of Pi

News


HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2025

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include the touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and more.
Chiké Johnson and James Vincent Meredith to Star in HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of Hymn. Legendary Chicago director Ron OJ Parson leads a Chicago cast and creative team. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
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 is Coming to The Paramount Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience is coming to The Paramount Theatre this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
LIFE OF PI is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

LIFE OF PI, the hit Broadway and West End sensation is coming to Portland’s Keller Auditorium. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
THE NOTEBOOK, HADESTOWN & More Come To The Fabulous Fox for the 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

The Fabulous Fox has unveiled its 2025-2026 Broadway season, featuring the Tony Award winning production of LIFE OF PI, a love story for the ages in THE NOTEBOOK, and more.
Tickets to LIFE OF PI on Sale This Week at the Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience, will go on sale for the Houston Engagement this week. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
LIFE OF PI Tickets at Wharton Center Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

Wharton Center has announced that tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award® winning theatrical experience that has wowed audiences around the globe, are available now.
Tickets to LIFE OF PI at Winspear Opera House to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience will go on sale this week for performances at the Winspear Opera House as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas. Learn more!
STC Sets 40th Season Featuring Wendell Pierce, Bill Irwin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 25/26 Season, celebrating the company’s 40th season exploring classic storytelling in Washington, D.C. See the lineup and learn more!
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced titles for its 2025-26 Broadway season. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants and more.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Christopher Verleger - Feb 12, 2025

The narrator of the stage play ‘Life of Pi,’ now at Providence Performing Arts Center, proclaims, “My story will make you believe in God.” Regardless of your religious inclination, the retelling of his tumultuous journey reminds us how a person’s faith alone can provide the strength to endure, even when having to face the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
LIFE OF PI Tour is Coming to Wharton Center in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award winning theatrical experience, at The Wharton Center are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: LIFE OF PI Is Existentialist Magic at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Jan 30, 2025

In some ways, Lolita Chakrabarti's Life of Pi, adapted from the novel by Yann Martel and directed by Max Webster, can feel like a grown-up version of the puppet-heavy visual multimedia spectacles often seen in high-end children's theatre.
Interview: Taha Mandviwala of LIFE OF PI at Proctors
by Jared West - Jan 28, 2025

In just a few weeks, the breathtaking stage production of LIFE OF PI will sail into Proctors in Schenectady! Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 best-selling novel, which captivated readers and later became an Oscar-winning film in 2012, the story made waves once again with its 2019 stage debut in the UK before dazzling Broadway audiences in 2023. Now, it’s hitting the road with its first U.S. National Tour, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Taha Mandviwala, who brings the iconic role of Pi Patel to life. Taha isn’t just a phenomenal actor; he’s also an athlete, wellness coach, and self-proclaimed D&D enthusiast. With his infectious energy and thoughtful insights, our conversation was as inspiring as the story he helps tell on stage!
LEGALLY BLONDE, LIFE OF PI, and More Set For Citadel Theatre's 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

The Citadel Theatre has announced a brand-new season of theatre. From familiar classics to new and groundbreaking scripts, learn more about the 2025/26 Season here!
Review: SUMMER 1954, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 28, 2025

Director James Dacre presents these two short dramas by Terence Rattigan under the banner title Summer 1954, the date when the action is set. An unusual pairing of these unshowy productions convey the intellectually astute and emotionally searing spirit of Rattigan’s writing.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Jan 10, 2025

Yann Martel is noted for his ability to write tales filled with adventure, survival and spirituality.  His novel, LIFE OF PI, sold more than 15 million copies and won numerous awards. The novel has been translated into a film and now a stage play by Lolita Chakrabarti.  It is on stage at the Connor Palace Theatre, as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series.
LIFE OF PI Comes to the Eccles in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Tickets for LIFE OF PI in Salt Lake City will go on sale Friday, January 10, 2025 for performances on April 1-6, 2025. Learn more about this upcoming performance here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lolita Chakrabarti written?

Lolita Chakrabarti has written 1 shows including Life of Pi (Playwright).

What awards has Lolita Chakrabarti been nominated for?

and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Life of Pi.

What awards has Lolita Chakrabarti won?

Lolita Chakrabarti has won the Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for her work on Life of Pi.

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