The first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins's internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate's hit motion picture of the same name will open in a brand-new purpose-built venue this month.
John Malkovich as President Snow. Photo provided by production.
The renowned film and stage actor John Malkovich will play the role of President Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: On Stage, a new production adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster.
The iconic character will be featured on a screen in the production, creating an unforgettable stage meets screen spectacle at the Troubadour Canary Wharf. The brand-new 1,200 seat purpose-built, dynamic theatre-in-the-round venue is designed to put spectators into the heart of the action.
Malkovich said: ‘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.’
John Malkovich joins Mia Carragher as Katniss Everdeen, Euan Garrett as Peeta Mellark, Joshua Lacey as Haymitch Abernathy, Tristan Waterson as Gale Hawthorne, Tamsin Carroll as Effie Trinket, Stavros Demetraki as Caesar Flickerman, Nathan Ives-Moiba as Cinna & Mayor, Sophia Ally as Prim Everdeen & Ensemble, and Ruth Everett as Mrs. Everdeen & Ensemble.
The cast is completed by Aiya Agustin (Rue), Geo Bailey (Swing), Alexandra Barredo (Ensemble), Imogen Brooke (Ensemble), Liana Cottrill (Clove), Kyerron Dixon-Bassey (Swing), Lewis Easter (Marvel), Felix Garcia Guyer (Chief of Staff, Ensemble & Fight Captain), Marcellus Hill (Thresh), Matthew Ives (Swing & Swing Captain), Jessica Lee (Tippet), Mariana Lewis (Glimmer), Kiera Milward (Swing), Felipe Pacheo (Cato & Fight Captain), Redmond Rance (Stele), Nathanael Saleh (Swing), Mark Samaras (Drove), Artemis Stamouli (Fossa & Movement Captain) and Rory Toms (Fila.)
The Hunger Games: On Stage will begin performances at the Troubadour Canary Wharf from 20 October.
