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Recommended age: 12+
Performance dates
20 October 2025 - 25 October 2026
Run time: 2hrs 30mins
Includes interval
Step into the heart of Panem with The Hunger Games: On Stage, a bold and electrifying theatre experience. Audiences are drawn into a world of high-stakes survival, fierce loyalty, and extraordinary courage as Katniss Everdeen navigates the deadly Hunger Games.
With spectacular staging, dynamic choreography, and unforgettable characters, this production transforms Suzanne Collins’ iconic story into a thrilling live spectacle. Witness rebellion, resilience, and the fight for hope like never before on the London stage.
The premiere of the first-ever theatre adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed novel and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film, The Hunger Games: On Stage has arrived in London. Performed at the brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, this gripping production brings the dystopian world of Panem to life with thrilling stunts, powerful performances, and cutting-edge illusions.
Following the fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen, the story explores themes of courage, defiance, and the unbreakable human spirit. As Katniss becomes a symbol of rebellion, audiences will be immersed in her harrowing journey of survival and hope in a society ruled by oppression and spectacle. This theatrical event promises an epic, unforgettable experience that pushes the boundaries of live storytelling.
Based on Suzanne Collins’ original Hunger Games trilogy, this stage adaptation marks the story’s first-ever live theatre interpretation. The novel’s global popularity and Lionsgate’s successful film franchise have made The Hunger Games a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2008. The stage version preserves the powerful narrative while adding new dimensions through live action and stagecraft.
Multi award-winning playwright Conor McPherson, known for Girl from the North Country and The Weir, has adapted the script. Director Matthew Dunster, celebrated for his work on 2:22 – A Ghost Story and Hangmen, guides the production with innovative staging that incorporates extraordinary stunts and illusions to immerse the audience fully in Panem’s dangerous world.
Experience The Hunger Games like never before in its stage adaptation, a spectacular addition to the world of London theatre shows. This gripping reimagining dives deep into the dystopian adventure, making it a must-see for fans of immersive storytelling.
Don't miss your chance to compare this thrilling London play to other captivating performances that the city's vibrant theatre scene has to offer.
The Hunger Games is currently playing on a London stage for the first time, offering audiences a bold and immersive theatrical experience. The Hunger Games: On Stage brings Suzanne Collins’ iconic story of survival, courage, and rebellion to the live stage, performed at the state-of-the-art Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre. This highly anticipated production invites theatre-goers to step into Panem, witnessing the high-stakes struggle of Katniss Everdeen and the unforgettable world of the Hunger Games.
Adapted for the stage by multi award-winning playwright Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, the production transforms the familiar narrative into an electrifying live spectacle. Featuring thrilling stunts, innovative illusions, and powerful performances, this first-ever stage adaptation promises to immerse audiences fully in the dystopian world of Panem while capturing the tension, emotion, and hope that made the books and films so beloved.
Set in a dystopian future, The Hunger Games follows the story of Katniss Everdeen, a resourceful young woman from District 12 who is thrust into a deadly televised competition where survival is everything. Facing overwhelming odds, Katniss navigates fear, loyalty, and moral choices, becoming a symbol of defiance and resilience. The stage adaptation preserves the intensity of the original story, showcasing both the personal struggles of its characters and the larger societal commentary on oppression, spectacle, and resistance.
Audiences will experience the action and tension of Panem through dynamic staging, fight choreography, and immersive production design, creating a visceral and unforgettable theatre experience!
12 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon
Mia Carragher has been cast as Katniss Everdeen in the first-ever stage adaptation of The Hunger Games, opening at the brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre on 20 October 2025. Adapted by Conor McPherson (Girl From the North Country) and directed by Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story), the production brings Suzanne Collins’s bestselling novel to life in a dynamic, immersive staging set in-the-round.
29 Jul, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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