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The Hunger Games On Stage opens tonight (20 October 2025) at London’s brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, marking the world premiere of the first-ever live adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ acclaimed dystopian saga.

Adapted by Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir) from Collins’ bestselling novels and the blockbuster Lionsgate films, the epic new production is directed by Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story). The show is currently booking until 15 February 2026.

Mia Carragher (The Gathering) takes on the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen, joined by Euan Garrett (Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet) as Peeta Mellark and Joshua Lacey (All the Old Knives) as Haymitch Abernathy.

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

Watch – A message from President Snow

John Malkovich as President Snow sends a welcome message to residents of Panem

The cast also features Tristan Waterson (Dear England) as Gale Hawthorne, Ruth Everett (Blithe Spirit) as Mrs Everdeen, Sophia Ally (The Current War) as 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 company includes Aiya Agustin (Rue), Liana Cottrill (Clove), Lewis Easter (Marvel), Marcellus Hill (Thresh), Jessica Lee (Tippet), Mariana Lewis (Glimmer), Felipe Pacheco (Cato and Fight Captain), Redmond Rance (Stele), Mark Samaras (Drove), Artemis Stamouli (Fossa and Movement Captain), and Rory Toms (Fila).
The Ensemble is Alexandra Barredo, Imogen Brooke, and Felix Garcia Guyer (Chief of Staff, Ensemble and Fight Captain). Swings are Geo Bailey, Kyerron Dixon-Bassey, Matthew Ives (Swing Captain), Kiera Milward, and Nathanael Saleh.

The cast of The Hunger Games in rehearsal

Watch the cast of The Hunger Games on stage in rehearsal

The Hunger Games in rehearsals. See more photos and videos here >

About the production

Set in a brutal future where young tributes are forced to fight to the death, The Hunger Games tells a powerful story of courage, defiance, and survival. As Katniss Everdeen rises to challenge a tyrannical Capitol, she becomes a symbol of rebellion and hope for the oppressed districts of Panem.

Staged in the round at the 1,200-seat Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, the production uses cutting-edge technology and immersive design to place audiences directly inside the arena of the Games.

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 now booking at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre until 15 February 2026.

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