The Hunger Games London stage show delayed to January 2025 The major new stage adaptation of The Hunger Games has been delayed. The Hunger Games On Stage will see Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) adapt the first book from Suzanne Collins’ epic series and the first film from Lionsgate’s iconic dystopian film franchise for this live theatrical production. The stage adaptation was originally to have its world premiere in London in autumn 2024, although this has now been delayed to January 2025. Direction will be by Matthew Dunster (Hedda, Shirley Valentine, 2:22 - A Ghost Story, The Pillowman), alongside a creative team that includes 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), Kev McCurdy (fight director), John Maddox for Suspended Illusions (performer flying), Amy Ball (casting director), and Gary Beestone (production manager). News of the delay came today, 3 May 2024, with the announcement of Matthew Dunster's next project - Hedda, a re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, coming to the Theatre Royal Bath in summer 2025 starring Lily Allen. Video: The original trailer for The Hunger Games on stage with an autumn launch date There's no current news on a venue for The Hunger Games - which is believed to be a specially built venue in London; or any details on specific dates or casting. The Hunger Games On Stage will be the first ever live stage adaptation of the acclaimed The Hunger Games books, which are set in a dystopian future where 24 young tributes are pitted against each other in a deadly arena. The Hunger Games On Stage will be produced by Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Oliver Royds for BOS Productions and Isobel David, by arrangement with Lionsgate. Lionsgate's movie of The Hunger Games is one of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time, grossing nearly $3 billion in box office sales worldwide. The new movie in the franchise, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, was released last year. Other new sci-fi movies and shows that have made the transition to the stage include Stranger Things: The First Shadow, now playing at the Phoenix Theatre in London; and current Lyric Hammersmith show Minority Report, which is running to 18 May 2024. More about The Hunger Games on Stage tickets in London
The Hunger Games to get world stage premiere in London Suzanne Collins’ hit book The Hunger Games and the blockbuster movie is set to become a major stage play, premiering in London in Autumn 2024. The Hunger Games On Stage will see Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) adapt the first book from Suzanne Collins’ epic series and the first film from Lionsgate’s iconic dystopian film franchise for this live theatrical production. The show will be directed by Matthew Dunster (Shirley Valentine, 2:22 - A Ghost Story, The Pillowman), with a creative team that also includes 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), Kev McCurdy (fight director), John Maddox for Suspended Illusions (performer flying), Amy Ball (casting director), and Gary Beestone (production manager). This will be the first ever live stage adaptation of the acclaimed The Hunger Games books, which are set in a dystopian future where 24 young tributes are pitted against each other in a deadly arena. Author Suzanne Collins said in a statement: “I’m very excited to be collaborating with the amazing team of Conor McPherson and Matthew Dunster as they bring their dynamic and innovative interpretation of ‘The Hunger Games’ to the London stage.” Conor McPherson said: "To receive Suzanne Collins’ blessing to adapt ‘The Hunger Games’ for the stage is both humbling and inspiring. She has created a classic story which continues to resonate now more than ever. In a world where the truth itself seems increasingly up for grabs, ‘The Hunger Games’ beautifully expresses values of resilience, self-reliance and independent moral inquiry for younger people especially. This is turbo charged storytelling of the highest order and I’m hugely excited to bring it to a new generation of theatre goers and to Suzanne Collins’ longstanding and devoted fans." Jenefer Brown, EVP and Head of Global Products and Experiences at Lionsgate said: “The Hunger Games is one of the best book to movie adaptations of all time, inspiring audiences to think deeply about the world around them and the strength of the human spirit. We are honored to bring its powerful story, characters and world to the stage in this latest exciting chapter.” Matthew Dunster said: “This might be the most exciting work call I’ve ever had. As soon as the producers said the title, I just said ‘Stop! I’m in’. I loved the Lionsgate film and the brutal and emotional power of this dystopian classic. My children had their heads in the books at the time (it’s definitely the ONLY work call of mine they’ve been excited about) so I stole them and I came to appreciate the beauty of Suzanne Collins’ storytelling. And then to add one of our greatest living playwrights, Conor McPherson, and experience him honouring the voice of Katniss Everdeen so rigorously has been a great privilege. This is theatre. It’s ‘The Hunger Games’ in the theatre. And with the world class team we have put together we aim to do something that is fully immersed in the novel and the film but is uniquely, thrillingly theatrical.” Lionsgate's movie of The Hunger Games is one of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time, grossing nearly $3 billion in box office sales worldwide. A new movie in the franchise is coming on 17 November 2023, with The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The news comes on the back of a number of high-profile sci-fi movies and series coming to the stage in 2023 and 2024, including Stranger Things: The First Shadow coming to the Phoenix Theatre next month; and Minority Report coming to the Lyric Hammersmith theatre in April 2024. The Hunger Games On Stage will be produced by Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Oliver Royds for BOS Productions and Isobel David, by arrangement with Lionsgate. There's no news on casting, venue, dates or tickets - but sign-up to our alerts to be the first to hear. More about The Hunger Games on Stage tickets in London