Mia Carragher to Star as Katniss Everdeen in Global Stage Premiere of The Hunger Games: On Stage

Live Theatrical Adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s Bestseller Launches in London

Rising star Mia Carragher has been announced to play Katniss Everdeen in the global stage premiere of The Hunger Games: On Stage, adapted from Suzanne Collins’s best-selling dystopian novel and Lionsgate’s hit film series. Performances begin at the brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre from 20 October 2025.

The stage adaptation has been written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson and is directed by Matthew Dunster, known for 2:22 – A Ghost Story and Hangmen. The production promises to deliver a spectacular, immersive experience inside a new 1,200-seat theatre-in-the-round built specifically for the show in London’s Canary Wharf.

A Bold New Interpretation of a Modern Classic

The Hunger Games: On Stage brings to life the story of Katniss Everdeen, a teenage girl who volunteers to take her sister’s place in a deadly televised contest where 24 tributes must fight to the death for the entertainment of a dystopian Capitol. The stage version is set to capture the emotional intensity, political undercurrents, and thrilling action that have made the series a global phenomenon.

Mia Carragher, who trained at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, has appeared in One Night in Istanbul, The Gathering (Channel 4), and upcoming productions including Maigretand Let’s Love.

“I am so excited and honoured to be playing Katniss,” Carragher said. “This is a dream come true role. From being a huge fan of the films, I feel so lucky to be part of the Hunger Games world.”

Director Matthew Dunster added:

“Only one actor combined Katniss’s charisma and combat skills… her brilliant creativity, athleticism, and humour. We’ve found our Katniss in Mia Carragher.”

Backed by a World-Class Creative Team

The production features an award-winning creative team including:

• Set Design: Miriam Buether

• Costume Design: Moi Tran

• Choreography: Charlotte Broom

• Lighting Design: Lucy Carter

• Sound Design: Ian Dickinson (Autograph)

• Video Design: Tal Rosner

• Illusions: Chris Fisher

• Fight Direction: Kev McCurdy

• Performer Flying: Suspended Illusions

• Music Direction/Arrangements: James Maloney

• Casting: Amy Ball CDG

The show is produced by Runaway Entertainment, Oliver Royds, Isobel David, and Umeda Arts Theater, in association with Lionsgate, who have previously collaborated on large-scale adaptations like The Railway Children, Lazarus, and 2:22 – A Ghost Story.

A Blockbuster Franchise Reimagined for the Stage

With over 100 million copies sold, the Hunger Games books have been translated into 52 languages and spawned a $3.4 billion global film franchise. A new novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, was released in March 2025 and will be adapted into a film by Lionsgate in 2026.

This new live production offers fans a rare opportunity to see the franchise unfold in real-time theatrical action, with all the drama, suspense, and intensity that defines Katniss’s world.This epic new adaptation looks set to ignite the West End with a bold and visceral take on a generation-defining story. Fans are advised to book Hunger Games On Stage tickets early to enter the arena.