Recommended age: 12+
Performance dates
20 October 2025 - 25 October 2026
Run time: 2hrs 30mins
Includes interval
The World Will Be Watching.
Citizens of Panem. Prepare for an epic spectacle. The stage is set for the premiere of The Hunger Games: On Stage, now playing in London in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art venue: Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
An award-winning creative team including Playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) and Director Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman) have brought the original “The Hunger Games” story to life in the first-ever theatre adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book and the motion picture by Lionsgate.
Follow the journey of fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen as she defies the odds in this gripping tale of courage, hope and unbreakable human spirit.
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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