The highly anticipated, first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins's internationally beloved book and the film, The Hunger Games, makes its premiere in London this Autumn.
Euan Garrett and Joshua Lacey.
Earlier this week, Mia Carragher was announced as Katniss Everdeen in the production.
Hunger Games On Stage heads to a brand-new purpose-built venue, Troubadour Canary Wharf. Audiences will be seated in the round, putting you into the heart of the action. The play, which has been workshopped for over a year, has been adapted by the award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country) and will be directed by Matthew Dunster (2:22 - A Ghost Story).
Today, it has been announced that she will be joined by Euan Garrett (Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet) as Peeta Mellark and Joshua Lacey (London Tide, National Theatre) as Haymitch Abernathy. Further casting for the premiere is to be revealed.
Joining McPherson and Dunster on the creative team are Miriam Buether (set designer), Moi Tran (costume designer), Charlotte Broom (choreographer), Lucy Carter (lighting designer), Ian Dickinson for Autograph (sound designer), Tal Rosner (video designer), Chris Fisher (illusions), Kev McCurdy (fight director), Suspended Illusions (performer flying), James Maloney (arranger, musical director & additional compositions), Amy Ball CDG (casting director), James Robert Moore (associate director), Robyn Grant (creative assistant director), Luke Smith, (associate set designer) and Lloyd Thomas (production manager).
Set in a dystopian future, The Hunger Games follows a thrilling battle for survival where 24 young tributes are pitted against one another in an arena to fight to the death. Centred in the story is Katniss Everdeen, a brave and clever heroine who becomes a symbol of resistance. She fights not only to survive but also to inspire hope for a nation oppressed by a ruthless Capitol.
The Hunger Games: On Stage will begin performances on 20 October 2025.
