The Hunger Games to be staged at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre

The production is the first live stage adaption of the story…

The Hunger Games franchise encompasses four critically-acclaimed novels that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 52 languages as well as a blockbuster film franchise that has grossed more than $3.4 billion at the worldwide box office.

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.

Now the first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book and Lionsgate’s motion picture will begin performances on Monday 20th 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.

Heralded by the New York Times as the best playwright of his generation, 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 who will bring the show to breathtaking life.

Hunger Games creator and author Suzanne Collins:

“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.”

Tickets for The Hunger Games: On Stage will go on-sale at 1pm GMT on Thursday, 27 March 2025. Sign-up for priority access to tickets at www.thehungergamesonstage.com and be among the first to receive announcements and updates.

Suzanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games novel, the eagerly anticipated Sunrise on the Reaping, will be launched by Scholastic on March 18th, 2025 and will be adapted into a major motion picture event to be released by Lionsgate on November 20th, 2026.

Director Matthew Dunster:

“Conor McPherson lifts the detail and power from the book and film and has provided us with the kind of taut and dangerous play he is renowned for. He honours the young voice of Katniss Everdeen and puts her front and centre.

“We’ve been workshopping the play for over a year with our world class creative team; carefully honing our theatrical vocabulary because 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.”  

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.

The Hunger Games: On Stage is produced by Oliver Royds, Tristan Baker & Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David and Umeda Arts Theater, by arrangement with Lionsgate.