Image source, Johan PerssonImage caption, Mia Carragher takes on the role of Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence in the film franchise ByYasmin Rufo and Eleanor ShearwoodPublished13 November 2025 In a corner of London's Canary Wharf, better known for finance than fireballs, The Hunger Games: On Stage has bought Panem to life in a purpose-built 1,200 seat arena. The show is an adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestselling dystopian novels, made into a film franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, in which teenagers are selected to fight to the death in a televised spectacle. The £26m Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, with arena-style seating, placing audiences in different "districts", has been built to allow for sweeping visuals, immersive projections and dramatic aerial sequences. At one point Katniss, played by Mia Carragher, and Peeta, played by Euan Garrett, fly over the stage in a chariot on fire. While critics, including The Stage, praised the show's ambition and technical wizardry, some expressed reservations about whether the story packed enough of an emotional punch.
Published: November 13, 2025 1:08 pm
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