New details have been released about the major new – and first – stage adaptation of The Hunger Games, coming to the London stage.
The Hunger Games On Stage will see Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (The Brightening Air, Girl from the North Country, The Weir) adapt the first book from Suzanne Collins’ epic series, and the first film from Lionsgate’s iconic dystopian film franchise, for this live theatrical production.
The show will be directed by Matthew Dunster (Hedda, Shirley Valentine, 2:22 – A Ghost Story, The Pillowman).
The stage adaptation was originally set to have its world premiere in London in autumn 2024, but this was then delayed to January 2025. The current date for the show’s launch is now autumn 2025.
The update on the show’s timing came via news of Matthew Dunster’s next project: directing a 30th anniversary revival of Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice at the Donmar Warehouse starring Alfie Allen and Brendan Coyle.
The creative team for The Hunger Games On Stage has also been updated since the project was originally announced.
Still attached to the show are 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, Performer flying by John Maddox for Suspended Illusions, and Casting by Amy Ball.
Production management was originally by Gary Beestone, and is now led by Lloyd Thomas. Also Chris Fisher has joined the team for Illusions, and Kev McCurdy will be Fight director.
Video: The original trailer for The Hunger Games on stage with an autumn 2024 launch date
There’s no current news on a venue for The Hunger Games – which is believed to be a specially built venue in London; or any details of specific dates or casting.
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 official story outline for the show is: In a dystopian future, The Hunger Games ignite a thrilling battle for survival, where 24 young tributes are pitted against each other in a deadly arena. 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. In a brand new epic stage production, The Hunger Games is a gripping tale of courage, defiance, and the unbreakable human spirit.
The Hunger Games On Stage will be produced by Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Oliver Royds for BOS Productions and Isobel David, by arrangement with Lionsgate.
Lionsgate’s movie of The Hunger Games is one of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time, grossing nearly $3 billion in box office sales worldwide. The latest movie in the franchise, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, was released in 2023.
Other new sci-fi movies and shows that have made the transition to the stage include Stranger Things: The First Shadow, now playing at the Phoenix Theatre in London.
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