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 opens this October in London.
Mia Carragher in rehearsal for The Hunger Games on Stage. Photo by Danny Kaan
The award-winning playwright Conor McPherson adapts, and Matthew Dunster directs the production, which is heading to the Troubadour Canary Wharf, a brand-new purpose built venue for the world premiere.
Leading the production as Katniss Everdeen is Mia Carragher. She is joined by Euan Garrett (Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet) as Peeta Mellark, Joshua Lacey (London Tide, National Theatre) as Haymitch Abernathy, Tristan Waterson (Dear England) as Gale Hawthorne, Sophia Ally (The Hills of California) as Prim Everdeen and Ruth Everett (The View from Above)as Mrs Everdeen. Tamsin Carroll (2:22 A Ghost Story) will take on the role of Effie Trinket, alongside Stavros Demetraki (A Face in the Crowd, Young Vic) as Caesar Flickerman and Nathan Ives-Moiba (Cabaret) as Cinna
The cast is completed by Aiya Agustin as Tribute - Rue, Geo Bailey as Swing, Alexandra Barredo as Ensemble, Imogen Brooke as Ensemble, Liana Cottrill as Tribute - Clove, Kyerron Dixon-Bassey as Swing, Lewis Easter as Tribute - Marvel, Felix Garcia Guyer as Chief of Staff, Ensemble & Fight Captain, Marcellus Hill as Tribute - Thresh, Matthew Ives as Swing & Swing Captain, Jessica Lee as Tribute - Tippet, Mariana Lewis as Tribute - Glimmer, Kiera Milward as Swing, Felipe Pacheo as Tribute - Cato & Fight Captain, Redmond Rance as Tribute - Stele, Nathanael Saleh as Swing, Mark Samaras as Tribute - Drove, Artemis Stamouli as Tribute - Fossa & Movement Captain and Rory Toms as Tribute – Fila.
The Hunger Games: On Stage is set in a dystopian future and follows a thrilling battle for survival between 24 young tributes, who are pitted against each other to fight to the death in an arena. At the centre of 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 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf on 20 October 2025.
