Hiran Abeysekera Will Star in National's New Staging of The Jungle Book
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Posted By: Hija Chang on March 18, 2026 Hiran Abeysekera, who starred in the title role of Life of Pi and will be seen in the London transfer of Hamlet next month at BAM, will head the cast of the National Theatre's new staging of The Jungle Book in the fall. Indhu Rubasingham will direct Anupama Chandrasekhar’s (The Father and the Assassin) new play, an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved family tale. The production, featuring innovative puppetry by Lume (Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell), will begin on the Olivier stage November 13, 2026, and continue through February 6, 2027. Opening night is set for November 24. https://playbill.com/article/hiran-abeysek... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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