The highly anticipated stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins's global phenomenon, The Hunger Games, has unveiled its full company ahead of its world premiere. The production, which begins performances at the new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre on Monday, October 20, will bring the gripping dystopian story to life in a purpose-built, 1,200-seat theatre-in-the-round.
Mia Carragher will star as the formidable Katniss Everdeen, with Euan Garrett as Peeta Mellark and Tristan Waterson as Gale Hawthorne. The cast also features Joshua Lacey as Haymitch Abernathy, Tamsin Carroll as Effie Trinket, and Stavros Demetraki as Caesar Flickerman. Completing the principal cast are Nathan Ives-Moiba as Cinna and the Mayor, Sophia Ally as Prim Everdeen, and Ruth Everett as Mrs. Everdeen.
An impressive ensemble of 21 additional performers, including several Tributes, will join the main cast, promising a spectacular and immersive theatrical experience.
The production is adapted by revered playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country) and helmed by acclaimed director Matthew Dunster (2:22 - A Ghost Story). This world-class creative team, including set designer Miriam Buether and lighting designer Lucy Carter, is set to transport audiences into the heart of the action with state-of-the-art design and special effects.
The Hunger Games franchise has sold over 100 million books and grossed more than $3.4 billion at the box office. This new stage production marks the latest chapter in the saga, which continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Tickets for The Hunger Games: On Stage are on sale now at www.thehungergamesonstage.com.
