Hiran Abeysekera
Latest News on Hiran Abeysekera:
LIFE OF PI Will Stream From the National Theatre at Home (Mar 24, 2025)
LIFE OF PI Will Make Canadian Premiere in September (May 28, 2024)
Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Dishes on Wharton Center's 2024-25 Broadway Series (Mar 5, 2024)
LIFE OF PI Will Stream From the National Theatre at Home (Mar 24, 2025)
LIFE OF PI Will Make Canadian Premiere in September (May 28, 2024)
Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Dishes on Wharton Center's 2024-25 Broadway Series (Mar 5, 2024)
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
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
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2023 - Theatre World Awards
Hiran Abeysekera, Life of Pi
Videos
Video: LIFE OF PI Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Opening Night - 2023-03-31 09:35:24
Video: Watch All New Clips From LIFE OF PI on Broadway Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night
by Show Highlights - 2023-03-30 09:18:50
Video: LIFE OF PI Is Getting Ready to Take Center Stage on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-22 10:19:26
Video: The Cast of LIFE OF PI Takes Their Bows at First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 2023-03-10 09:24:47
News
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!
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
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.
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 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.
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.
Two New Shows Will Join National Theatre At Home in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024
The National Theatre has announced that two new productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Learn more about the two new shows and find out how to watch them now!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024
The National Theatre has announced that two new productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Learn more about the two new shows and find out how to watch them now!
LIFE OF PI Will Embark On Worldwide Tour Following UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023
LIFE OF PI embarks on a worldwide tour after a successful UK and Ireland run. The production will visit four continents, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Stay tuned for further details.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023
LIFE OF PI embarks on a worldwide tour after a successful UK and Ireland run. The production will visit four continents, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Stay tuned for further details.
Review: THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN, National Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Sep 15, 2023
First opening in 2022, Anupama Chandrasekhar's (When the Crows Visit) debut play for The National Theatre, The Father and The Assassin . One of India’s most prominent and taboo-busting playwrights, her historical epic returns to the Olivier stage, now with Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life Of Pi) taking over as the titular assassin.
by Mica Blackwell - Sep 15, 2023
First opening in 2022, Anupama Chandrasekhar's (When the Crows Visit) debut play for The National Theatre, The Father and The Assassin . One of India’s most prominent and taboo-busting playwrights, her historical epic returns to the Olivier stage, now with Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life Of Pi) taking over as the titular assassin.
Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023
The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023
The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.
LIFE OF PI Will Play Extended Run at Chichester Festival Theatre This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023
Lolita Chakrabarti’s Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi, will play an extended run at the celebrated Chichester Festival Theatre this autumn where it plays from Thursday 16 November – Saturday 2 December 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023
Lolita Chakrabarti’s Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi, will play an extended run at the celebrated Chichester Festival Theatre this autumn where it plays from Thursday 16 November – Saturday 2 December 2023.
Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2023
The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2023
The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September.
Photos: Get an Intimate Look at Backstage Life at LIFE OF PI on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2023
While Life of Pi enters its final weeks of performances on Broadway, the cast is getting ready to go through some of their pre-show rituals for the final time. Michael Kushner captured them in action as a part of “The Dressing Room Project”, showcasing their unconventional warmups, as well as some tender moments between the cast before the curtain goes up. Check out exclusive photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2023
While Life of Pi enters its final weeks of performances on Broadway, the cast is getting ready to go through some of their pre-show rituals for the final time. Michael Kushner captured them in action as a part of “The Dressing Room Project”, showcasing their unconventional warmups, as well as some tender moments between the cast before the curtain goes up. Check out exclusive photos here!
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Visits LIFE OF PI on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 3, 2023
Academy Award and Tony-winning actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg stopped by Broadway's LIFE OF PI to take in the stunning new play and spent a few minutes backstage meeting with the show's star Hiran Abeysekera and the show's astounding tiger puppet, Richard Parker. Check out photos of Whoopi and the company of LIFE OF PI!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 3, 2023
Academy Award and Tony-winning actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg stopped by Broadway's LIFE OF PI to take in the stunning new play and spent a few minutes backstage meeting with the show's star Hiran Abeysekera and the show's astounding tiger puppet, Richard Parker. Check out photos of Whoopi and the company of LIFE OF PI!
LIFE OF PI Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2023
Lolita Chakrabarti’s LIFE OF PI will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2023
Lolita Chakrabarti’s LIFE OF PI will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
Photos: Go inside The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2023
The Theatre World Awards were presented Monday night, June 5. Julie Benko received the 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and 2023 TWA Special Award Honorees, Marilyn Caserta for Outstanding Swing and Dale Badway for Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2023
The Theatre World Awards were presented Monday night, June 5. Julie Benko received the 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and 2023 TWA Special Award Honorees, Marilyn Caserta for Outstanding Swing and Dale Badway for Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World. Check out photos here!
Cast Revealed For the UK Tour of LIFE OF PI, Led by Divesh Subaskaran
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023
Casting has been announced for Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi, starring an extraordinary life-size puppeteered Bengal Tiger.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023
Casting has been announced for Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi, starring an extraordinary life-size puppeteered Bengal Tiger.
Divesh Subaskaran and More to Lead LIFE OF PI UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023
The cast has been set for Lolita Chakrabarti’s Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi. See where Life of Pi is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023
The cast has been set for Lolita Chakrabarti’s Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi. See where Life of Pi is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Go Inside the MTC 2023 SPRING GALA
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 3, 2023
Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 22 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Check out our photos from the event here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 3, 2023
Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 22 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Check out our photos from the event here!
Photos: Go Backstage at HAM4HAM with the Casts of INTO THE WOODS, & JULIET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, and More
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 3, 2023
The casts of Into the Woods, New York, New York, and & Juliet performed at this week's Ham4Ham, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performers backstage at the event. Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 3, 2023
The casts of Into the Woods, New York, New York, and & Juliet performed at this week's Ham4Ham, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performers backstage at the event. Check out the photos here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023
Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023
Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.
Photos: Andre De Shields Visits LIFE OF PI
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winner André De Shields visited the cast of the five-time Tony nominated production of LIFE OF PI at the Schoenfeld Theatre on Monday, May 29. De Shields greeted the cast backstage, led by Uma Paranjpe as Pi.
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winner André De Shields visited the cast of the five-time Tony nominated production of LIFE OF PI at the Schoenfeld Theatre on Monday, May 29. De Shields greeted the cast backstage, led by Uma Paranjpe as Pi.
Photos: Stars From SOME LIKE IT HOT, INTO THE WOODS And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2023
The event boasted a star-studded red carpet crowd featuring stars of the Broadway season and beyond, including Jessica Chastain, Ana Uzele, Montego Glover, Patina Miller, Sara Bareilles, Alex Newell, Micaela Diamond, J. Harrison Ghee and more! See photos from the event here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2023
The event boasted a star-studded red carpet crowd featuring stars of the Broadway season and beyond, including Jessica Chastain, Ana Uzele, Montego Glover, Patina Miller, Sara Bareilles, Alex Newell, Micaela Diamond, J. Harrison Ghee and more! See photos from the event here!
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 1 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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