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LIFE OF PI is an epic tale of adventure filled with “moment after moment of theatrical magic” (New York Post). This remarkable story of hope, faith, and perseverance is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (Wall Street Journal) that speaks to every generation, and “a dazzling marvel of stagecraft” (Entertainment Weekly) filled with awe and joy. “That roaring you will hear at the show’s end? It’s the sound of a standing ovation!” (The New York Times).
Sonya most recently performed with the UK company of Life of Pi, which toured the country and played their final performance on July 6th 2024. Here are some reviews of her performance as Pi Patel.
"Sonya Venugopal’s Pi is a tour de force, capturing both the wide-eyed innocence of youth and the fierce determination of a survivor.”
"Max Webster’s direction is suitably fluid and pacy, and the central role of Pi, here played by understudy Sonya Venugopal, drives the narrative beautifully. Venugopal’s performance is an energetic and convincing one, but the other characters – well played though they all are – tend to appear one-dimensional in comparison."
"Rani, played with warm intelligence by Ms. Venugopal, mocks Pi’s all-embracing spiritual interests by snarking, “If you go temple Thursday, mosque Friday, synagogue Saturday and church Sunday, you only need three more religions to be on holiday forever!”-Wall Street Journal
Originated the role of Rani in the A.R.T. & Broadway Companies of Life of Pi.
Pi Patel Broadway Debut.
6.24.23.
