The Hunger Games is announcing a new cast that will take to the stage at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre as the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ book begins its second year.
Beginning Friday, October 23, The Hunger Games: On Stage will be led by Elizabeth Anderson as Katniss Everdeen with Vinnie Copeland as Peeta Mellark, Nathan Stokes as Gale Hawthorne, Daisy Statham as Prim, Alix Dunmore as Mrs. Everdeen, Isabel Della-Porta as Effie Trinket and Theo Ogundipe as Cinna.
Neil McDermott and Daniel Brocklebank will play Haymitch Abernathy and Caesar Flickerman respectively. John Malkovich continues in his role as President Snow on screen.
The company is completed by returning cast members Aiya Agustin (Rue), Geo Bailey (Tippet), Alexandra Barredo (Fossa), Jessica Daugirda (Offstage Swing), Luca Moscardini (Offstage Swing) and new cast members Jason Battersby (Cato), Jesse Chidera (Offstage Swing), Elliot Copeland (Offstage Swing), Myla Carmen (Clove), Archie Durrant (Stele), Xanthe Gibson (Offstage Swing & Alternate Katniss), Maria Goodman (Offstage Swing), Joseph Lukehurst (Onstage Swing), Montel Morrison (Thresh), Jhanaica van Mook (Glimmer), Lewis Renninson (Drove), Florence Russell (Offstage Swing), Jake Scott Newton (Marvel), Emma Shannon (Onstage Swing), Hamish Skeoch (Fila) and Rhodri Watkins (Offstage Swing).
The final performance for the current cast will be Monday, October 18, 2026.
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 to fight to the death. 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.
Conor McPherson has adapted the first book from Collins’ novel series and the first film from Lionsgate’s film franchise for this live theatrical production. The production is helmed by director Matthew Dunster, with a creative team including Miriam Buether (set designer), Charlotte Broom (choreographer), Lucy Carter (lighting designer), Ian Dickinson for Autograph (sound designer), Tal Rosner (video designer), Chris Fisher (illusions), Kev McCurdy (fight director), John Maddox (performer flying and special effects), James Maloney (arranger, musical director and additional compositions), Amy Ball (casting director), James Robert Moore (associate director), Robyn Grant (creative assistant director), Mary Halliday (props supervisor), JJ Wigs (wigs, hair and make-up), Tom Silverwood (costume designer), Runaway Entertainment (general management), Jenefer Brown (creative consultant), Lloyd Thomas (technical director), Josh Collins (production manager), Liz Flint (voice ccoach) and Aundrea Fudge (dialect coach).
The Hunger Games includes five novels that have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 52 languages as well as a film franchise that has grossed more than $3.4bn at the global box office. Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment also re-released all five existing films in The Hunger Games franchise to cinemas across North America in early September. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in cinemas this November.
The Hunger Games: On Stage is produced by Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Oliver Royds for BOS Productions, Isobel David, Timothy Laczynski and Umeda Arts Theater.
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Top image: Elizabeth Anderson for The Hunger Games On Stage – Credit Perou (image supplied)