The Hunger Games Stage Adaptation to Premiere in London in 2025

The highly anticipated stage adaptation of The Hunger Games will officially open at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre in October 2025. This marks the first-ever live theatre version of Suzanne Collins’ globally popular novel, bringing the world of Panem to the stage in a thrilling, immersive production.

A New Theatrical Take on The Hunger Games

Adapted by award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country) and directed by Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story), the stage version will provide a unique and faithful retelling of Collins’ first novel.

Unlike the blockbuster film series, this adaptation is being developed as a theatrical spectacle, designed for a 360-degree, in-the-round audience experience at the new 1,200-seat Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.

Collins has praised McPherson’s adaptation for offering something distinct from the film while staying true to the novel, stating:

“Matthew’s immersive, dynamic staging gives the audience a brand-new way to experience the story.”

Director Matthew Dunster added:

“We want to bring audiences something as impactful and edgy as Suzanne Collins’ novel and as passionate and exciting as the movie. But we are going to do it in our own way – in the theatre. We want our Hunger Games to be uniquely, thrillingly theatrical.”

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Creative Team Behind The Hunger Games Stage Show

The production brings together a high-profile creative team to bring Panem to life on stage:

• Conor McPherson – Adaptation

• Matthew Dunster – Director

• Miriam Buether – Set Designer

• Moi Tran – Costume Designer

• Charlotte Broom – Choreographer

• Lucy Carter – Lighting Designer

• Ian Dickinson for Autograph – Sound Designer

• Tal Rosner – Video Designer

• Chris Fisher – Illusions

• Kev McCurdy – Fight Director

• Suspended Illusions – Performer Flying

• James Maloney – Arranger, Musical Director, Additional Compositions

• Amy Ball – Casting Director

• James Robert Moore – Associate Director

• Robyn Grant – Creative Assistant Director

• Luke Smith – Associate Set Designer

• Lloyd Thomas – Production Manager

The show has been in development for over a year, with extensive workshops exploring the visual and physical storytelling techniques required to bring Katniss Everdeen’s epic journey to the stage.

When Do Tickets for The Hunger Games Stage Show Go on Sale?

Tickets for The Hunger Games stage adaptation will go on general sale on 27 March 2025, with priority access available through the official production website.

The Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a brand-new venue specifically designed to host large-scale theatrical productions, will serve as the home for the world premiere.

The Hunger Games: A Global Phenomenon

The Hunger Games franchise remains one of the most successful in literary and cinematic history:

• Over 100 million books sold worldwide

• Translated into 52 languages

• Film adaptations grossing over $3.4 billion globally

• A new novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, set for release in March 2025, with a film adaptation scheduled for November 2026

  Key Details: The Hunger Games Stage Show

  • World Premiere: October 2025

  • Venue: Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, London

  • Creative Team: Directed by Matthew Dunster, Adapted by Conor McPherson

  • Tickets On Sale: 27 March 2025 (priority access available)

  Stay updated with further announcements by following the official Hunger Games stage production channels.