THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE to open at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in October 2025
The highly anticipated first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate's motion picture will begin performances on 20 October 2025 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a brand new 1,200 seat venue situated right in the heart of London's vibrant Canary Wharf.
The multi award-winning Conor McPherson has adapted the first book from Suzanne Collins’ epic series and the first film from Lionsgate’s iconic film franchise for this live theatrical production. The production will be helmed by renowned director Matthew Dunster, with a world-class creative team who will bring the show to breathtaking life.
The Hunger Games creator and author Suzanne Collins said: “I’m thrilled that The Hunger Games is in the hands of gifted playwright Conor McPherson and accomplished director Matthew Dunster. Connor has done a fantastic adaptation, which is quite unique from the screenplay. And Matthew’s immersive, dynamic staging gives the audience a brand-new way to experience the story.”
Joining McPherson and Dunster on the creative team will be set designer Miriam Buether, costume designer Moi Tran, choreographer Charlotte Broom, lighting designer Lucy Carter, sound designer Ian Dickinson for Autograph, video designer Tal Rosner, illusion designer Chris Fisher, fight director Kev McCurdy, performer flying by Suspended illusions, arranger and musical director James Maloney, and casting director Amy Ball CDG.
In a dystopian future, The Hunger Games ignite a thrilling battle for survival, where 24 young tributes are pitted against each other in an arena. Katniss Everdeen, a fearless and resourceful heroine, emerges as a symbol of rebellion as she fights not only for her life but for the hope of a nation oppressed by a ruthless Capitol. In a brand-new epic stage production, The Hunger Games: On Stage is a gripping tale of courage, defiance, and the unbreakable human spirit.
The state-of-the-art Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre is purpose built to host the world premiere of the stage adaptation of The Hunger Games where spectators will feel like a part of the action in a dynamic in the round venue, developed with groundbreaking entertainment in mind.
Joint CEOs and founders of Troubadour Theatres, Tristan Baker & Oliver Royds, said: "Bringing The Hunger Games to the stage is an extraordinary moment, and we knew it demanded an equally extraordinary team and venue. This specially designed theatre is the perfect home for Panem, allowing our world class team to create a transportive, electrifying experience that fully captures the scale, intensity, and spectacle of Suzanne Collins’ world. Every element—from the staging to the technology—has been tailored to transport audiences right into the heart of the Games like never before.”
Tickets for The Hunger Games: On Stage will go on-sale at 1pm GMT on 27 March here.
