First-look photos of The Hunger Games on Stage in London

Check out the latest photos and videos of The Hunger Games On Stage, coming to the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in London.

This major new London show is now playing at brand new London venue the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, having started performances on 20 October 2025. The show is currently booking in London until 25 October 2026.

The live 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).

Just in: Take a first look at production photos of The Hunger Games on Stage.

Photo: First-look at The Hunger Games on Stage

The cast of The Hunger Games on Stage features 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.

John Malkovich also appears as President Coriolanus Snow, with his performance pre-recorded for the production.

Video: The Hunger Games audience reactions

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.

Video: Rehearsals & interviews with the cast & creators

Also go behind the scenes of rehearsals for The Hunger Games on Stage.

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.

Photos: The Hunger Games – in rehearsals

The epic, state-of-the-art new production will be 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 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.

Photo: The cast on the first day of rehearsals

The Hunger Games on Stage - The cast on the first day of rehearsals. Photo provided by production — *The Hunger Games on Stage – The cast on the first day of rehearsals. Photo provided by production*

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.

Video: Meet the cast of The Hunger Games

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.

Video: Interviews with the creators of The Hunger Games on Stage

The Hunger Games On Stage is 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.