The Hunger Games - London 2024

[Dave B]

The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate’s worldwide box office phenomenon THE HUNGER GAMES will make its debut in London in Autumn 2024.

In a dystopian future, The Hunger Games ignite a thrilling battle for survival, where 24 young tributes are pitted against each other in a deadly 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 is a gripping tale of courage, defiance, and the unbreakable human spirit.

The stage production has been adapted by the multi award-winning playwright Conor McPherson and will be helmed by renowned director Matthew Dunster (2:22 - A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman), with a world-class creative team who will bring the show to breathtaking life.

Joining McPherson and Dunster on the creative team are Miriam Buether (set designer), Moi Tran (costume designer), Charlotte Broom (choreographer), Lucy Carter (lighting designer), Ian Dickinson (sound designer), Tal Rosner (video designer), Chris Fisher (illusions) Kev McCurdy (fight director), John Maddox (performer flying), Amy Ball (casting director), and Gary Beestone (production manager).

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[oxfordsimon]

Wonder which role Lily Allen will play...

[mattnyc]

Oct 24, 2023 8:34:52 GMT oxfordsimon said:

Wonder which role Lily Allen will play...

Probably Rue.

[alicechallice]

Oct 24, 2023 9:34:11 GMT mattnyc said:

Oct 24, 2023 8:34:52 GMT oxfordsimon said:

Wonder which role Lily Allen will play...

Probably Rue.

McClanahan?!!!

We've actually already got a thread for this from eons ago - theatreboard.co.uk/thread/512/hunger-games-wembley-theatre - if that matters...

This is the same production that was being talked about then, wasn't it? 

[harry]

Oct 24, 2023 8:34:52 GMT oxfordsimon said:

Wonder which role Lily Allen will play...

lol surely he won’t make that mistake again after the reviews for The Pillowman??

[oxfordsimon]

We know he doesn't respect critics

[imstillhere]

I wish they gave this to a director who can actually, you know, direct.

[Being Alive]

Oct 24, 2023 11:27:52 GMT imstillhere said:

I wish they gave this to a director who can actually, you know, direct.

THIS!

[ncbears]

Oct 24, 2023 11:27:52 GMT imstillhere said:

I wish they gave this to a director who can actually, you know, direct.

Except that Pillowman and 2:22 sold a lot of tickets, in spite of the direction, or I'm sure his agent highlighted how his shows have sold a lot of tickets and attributed ticket sales to his direction.  

[Jonnyboy]

Oct 24, 2023 11:27:52 GMT imstillhere said:

I wish they gave this to a director who can actually, you know, direct.

I’m not sure we need it as a stage show at all!

[imstillhere]

Oct 24, 2023 19:33:33 GMT Jonnyboy said:

Oct 24, 2023 11:27:52 GMT imstillhere said:

I wish they gave this to a director who can actually, you know, direct.

I’m not sure we need it as a stage show at all!

Tell that to H From Steps who's probably waiting by the phone for Dunster to call.

[Being Alive]

Oct 24, 2023 14:02:51 GMT ncbears said:

Oct 24, 2023 11:27:52 GMT imstillhere said:

I wish they gave this to a director who can actually, you know, direct.

Except that Pillowman and 2:22 sold a lot of tickets, in spite of the direction, or I'm sure his agent highlighted how his shows have sold a lot of tickets and attributed ticket sales to his direction.  

Of course his agent would...but his agent is incorrect

[teamyali]

So far they have not announced the venue. They might be banking on this show becoming another GCSE/A-level requirement, like with To Kill a Mockingbird, A Streetcar Named Desire, or @sohoplace’s Medea, or almost every show at the National Theatre or Almeida.

The books were a hit in the 2010s and the YA dystopia themed novels were trendy back then (The Selection series by Kiera Cass, Divergent series by Veronica Roth, The Maze Runner series by James Dashner), along with the Twilight saga and 50 Shades (funnily the latter two book series were banned readings back when I was in high school). The film adaptations were hits too. Although the trend died likely because of the Trump era where it felt too close to home.

[JustJ]

Anymore news on this?

[Adalea]

Is this a stage adaptation of the first book? Or a new story?

[Dave B]

Coming January 2025 per the press for Dunster's Hedda playing in Bath next year.

[Dave B]

Slightly surprised at no news at all on this. Red Speedo programme again confirms a Jan 2025 opening.

[blamerobots]

Something this high profile with absolutely nothing to show and dead social media pages, with no wider advertising or theatre in sight.

I wonder if the creative team have been sidetracked by other projects. But I get the feeling this is going to disappear silently...

[jonnymb]

Odd that the shows own (pretty empty) website hasn't even been updated and still teases an 'Autumn 2024' opening.

[blamerobots]

Website's been updated... now just says "LONDON" with no date.

Social media accounts still outdated.

I mean, it's an update... but why not London 2025 if they're willing to put it in a programme? Feels like a jumped gun, maybe the theatre they wanted just went.

[claireyfairy1]

Suspect it’s an IP issue with Lionsgate. I worked very briefly on the immersive Batman thing that never got off the ground and they had issues with Warner & DC (and also lacked investment leading to selling tickets without an actual venue or anything booked). This one seems to have more recognisable names attached, but yeah I’m now always suspicious when something this big is announced and has no information and years pass by…