About the Show

Conor McPherson adapts Suzanne Collins' dystopian epic, directed by Matthew Dunster with stunning stagecraft.

In a world ruled by oppression, young Katniss Everdeen is thrust into a brutal fight for survival when she volunteers as tribute in the deadly Hunger Games. As she navigates the treacherous arena, Katniss defies the Capitol’s control, becoming a symbol of rebellion in a society on the brink of change.

Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) adapts Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novel, bringing its harrowing themes of power and resistance to the stage. Acclaimed director Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman) helms the production, known for his innovative theatrical vision.

This production features breathtaking stunts and illusions, immersing audiences in the perilous world of Panem. With McPherson’s gripping adaptation and Dunster’s bold direction, the story of Katniss’ defiance is brought to life with intensity and scale.

Critic Reviews (6)

"The production hews closely to the source material... but his plodding, protracted version is still dismayingly unimaginative."
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"The whole extravaganza... feels more like a circus-style parade of tricks than an involving theatrical narrative. Adapter Conor McPherson, usually the subtlest of playwrights, has produced a script that’s both flat and thin."
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"There’s presumably more than enough of a fanbase to keep this venture running and running, but it really needs some genetic engineering of its own."
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"We are left with a mediocre half-way house, neither theatrically coherent nor, alas, a patch on the far superior films."
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"A lot of fan emotions have been riding on this going well. This may not be a flawless victory for either McPherson or the franchise, but you can’t fault anyone for lack of ambition by giving it a go."
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"Conor McPherson and Matthew Dunster’s stage adaptation of the hit YA story is ambitious and spectacular"
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