Award-winning screen and stage actor John Malkovich has been cast as President Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games On Stage.
Malkovich has filmed his role, which will be played during the show at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in London.
The Hunger Games on Stage opens later this month at the huge new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, starting on 20 October 2025, and currently booking to 15 February 2026.
The show is written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (The Brightening Air, Girl from the North Country, The Weir), adapting the first book from Suzanne Collins’ epic series, and the first film from Lionsgate’s iconic dystopian film franchise.
The Hunger Games On Stage is directed by Matthew Dunster (Hedda, Shirley Valentine, 2:22 – A Ghost Story, The Pillowman).
John Malkovich said in a statement: ‘I’m delighted to join the World Premiere production of The Hunger Games in London, bringing this iconic story to the stage. Playing President Coriolanus Snow will be thrilling, because I have long been an admirer of Suzanne Collins’s novels, the films and Conor McPherson’s writing, and it is a privilege to take on this role.’
The cast of The Hunger Games
Joining John Malkovich in the cast of The Hunger Games on Stage are Mia Carragher (The Gathering) in the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen, with Euan Garrett (Quadrophenia A Mod Ballet) as Peeta Mellark, and Joshua Lacey (All The Old Knives) as Haymitch Abernathy.
The show also stars Tristan Waterson (Dear England) as Gale Hawthorne; Ruth Everett (Blithe Spirit) as Katniss’s mother Mrs Everdeen; Sophia Ally (The Current War) as the sister of Katniss, Primrose Everdeen; Tamsin Carroll (Rock Follies, 2:22 A Ghost Story) as Effie Trinket; Stavros Demetraki (A Face in the Crowd, Oklahoma!) as Caesar Flickerman; and Nathan Ives-Moiba (Cabaret) as Cinna.
The Hunger Games cast is completed by Aiya Agustin as Tribute Rue, Liana Cottrill as Tribute Clove, Lewis Easter as Tribute Marvel, Marcellus Hill as Tribute Thresh, Jessica Lee as Tribute Tippet, Mariana Lewis as Tribute Glimmer, Felipe Pacheco as Tribute Cato (and Fight Captain), Redmond Rance as Tribute Stele, Mark Samaras as Tribute Drove, Artemis Stamouli as Tribute Fossa (and Movement Captain), and Rory Toms as Tribute Fila.
The Ensemble is Alexandra Barredo, Imogen Brooke, and Felix Garcia Guyer (Chief of Staff, Ensemble and Fight Captain), and the Swings are Geo Bailey, Kyerron Dixon-Bassey, Matthew Ives (and Swing Captain), Kiera Milward, and Nathanael Saleh.
The Hunger Games in rehearsals. See more photos and videos here >
More about The Hunger Games live show in London
The Hunger Games On Stage will be the first ever live stage adaptation of the acclaimed The Hunger Games books, which are set in a dystopian future where 24 young tributes are pitted against each other in a deadly arena.
The Hunger Games is a gripping tale of courage, defiance, and the unbreakable human spirit. Katniss Everdeen, a fearless and resourceful heroine, emerges as a symbol of rebellion as she fights not only for her life but for the hope of a nation oppressed by a ruthless Capitol.
The epic, state-of-the-art new production is set in the round, at the new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, allowing the audience to feel part of the action. The new theatre boasts a 1,200-capacity auditorium.
The creators of the show
Alongside writer Conor McPherson and director Matthew Dunster, the creative team for The Hunger Games on Stage also includes Set designer Miriam Buether, Costume designer Moi Tran, Choreographer Charlotte Broom, Lighting designer Lucy Carter, Sound designer Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Video designer Tal Rosner, Illusions by Chris Fisher, Fight director Kev McCurdy, Performer flying by John Maddox for Suspended Illusions, Arranger, musical director & additional compositions by James Maloney, Creative assistant director Robyn Grant, Associate set designer Luke Smith, and Casting by Amy Ball. Production management is led by Lloyd Thomas.
The Hunger Games On Stage is produced by Oliver Royds, Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David, Timothy Laczynsii and Umeda Arts Theater, by arrangement with Lionsgate.
The Hunger Games dates & booking
The Hunger Games On Stage is playing at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in London from 20 October 2025.
More about The Hunger Games on Stage tickets in London
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