Mia Carragher has been announced as the lead in the global stage premiere of The Hunger Games: On Stage, taking on the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen.
Adapted by Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, the production opens at the brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre on 20 October 2025.
The venue, a purpose-built 1,200-seat theatre-in-the-round, is designed to immerse audiences in the dystopian world of Panem.
Carragher’s previous credits include One Night in Istanbul, The Gathering for Channel 4, and upcoming roles in Maigret and Let’s Love. She trained at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Director Matthew Dunster said:
“We searched far and wide, and comprehensively, for our Katniss. It is not easy to step into Suzanne Collins’s amazing creation and only one actor combined Katniss’s charisma and combat skills – her quiet, tough determination and her brilliant creativity, athleticism, and humour. We’ve found our Katniss in Mia Carragher, and we can’t wait for audiences to see her.”
Mia Carragher added:
“I am so excited and honoured to be playing Katniss. This is a dream come true role and I cannot wait to see the production come to life. From being a huge fan of the films, I feel so lucky to be a part of the Hunger Games world, especially working with Mathew Dunster and an incredible creative team.”
The Hunger Games: On Stage is based on Suzanne Collins’s bestselling novel and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film. The franchise has sold over 100 million books and grossed more than $3.4 billion at the global box office.
The production features a world-class creative team including Miriam Buether (set design), Moi Tran (costume design), Charlotte Broom (choreography), Lucy Carter (lighting), Ian Dickinson (sound), Tal Rosner (video), Chris Fisher (illusions), Kev McCurdy (fight direction), and more.
In this thrilling adaptation, 24 young tributes battle to the death in a dystopian arena, with Katniss Everdeen emerging as a symbol of rebellion and hope.
The Hunger Games: On Stage is produced by Oliver Royds, Tristan Baker & Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David and Umeda Arts Theater, by arrangement with Lionsgate.
Listings and ticket information can be found here
