Mia Carragher cast as Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' on stage
The Hunger Games follows heroine Katniss Everdeen, as she joins 23 other young tributes in a state-sanctioned fight to the death.
Mia Carragher will play Katniss Everdeen in the first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s novel The Hunger Games. Performances begin at new venue Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre on 20 October.
Carragher’s previous credits include independent feature One Night in Istanbul and The Gathering for Channel 4. She will next be seen in the series Maigret and the feature film Let’s Love.
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 said: “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”.
Conor McPherson (Girl From the North Country) has adapted the first book from Collins’s five-part series, as well as the first film from the film franchise.
The Hunger Games follows heroine Katniss Everdeen, as she joins 23 other young tributes in a state-sanctioned fight to the death. Trying to survive as part of a nation oppressed by a ruthless Capitol, the show is a tale of courage and defiance.
The rest of the cast is yet to be announced.
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Photo credit: Mia Carragher. (Photo by Seamus Ryan)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hunger Games about?
Enter the world of Panem as The Hunger Games comes to the stage for the very first time. Adapted to a screenplay by Conor McPherson (The Brightening Air, Girl from the North Country, The Weir) and directed by Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman), this brilliant new production promises to captivate fans new and old.
How do you book tickets for The Hunger Games?
Book tickets for The Hunger Games on London Theatre.
Who wrote The Hunger Games?
Conor McPherson is the playwright for this stage adaptation.
Who directed The Hunger Games?
Matthew Dunster stages the show.
Is The Hunger Games appropriate for kids?
This gripping drama is best for children ages 12 and above.
Is The Hunger Games good?
The Hunger Games is a highly anticipated new play based on the world-renowned classic of the same name. With multi-award-winning playwright Conor McPherson and the visionary director, Matthew Dunster, alongside a formidable cast and creative team, this premiere is sure to be an incredible performance that audiences won’t soon forget.
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