Fans of the Hunger Games saga were surprised by the confirmation that the plot will be adapted to the theaters’ stages; See details!
After mastering bookstore shelves and the cinemas around the world, Hunger Games is now preparing to win the stage. This Thursday, February 27, the film company Lionsgate announced that the saga that has won millions of fans globally will now gain a theatrical adaptation, with Premiere scheduled for October 20, 2025in the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theater in London.
“Hunger Games: On stage” will bring Panem’s narrative for a new experience, with an adaptation work signed by the award -winning Conor McPhersonwho, alongside the director Matthew Dunsterpromises to turn history into a unique immersion. The play, which will have tickets for sale from March 27.
Suzanne Collinsauthor of the series that began in 2008, expressed her excitement with the adaptation:
“I am thrilled that the Hunger Games is in the hands of the talented playwright Conor McPherson and the director Matthew Dunster. The adaptation is fantastic and unique, and Matthew’s staging offers a totally new way to experience the story, “he said.
In turn, McPherson He highlighted the importance of the values of the work for young people, especially in challenging times. “As a father of a teenager, it is gratifying to work in a story whose values of resilience and moral courage speak directly to young people. Our focus is to honor the work of Suzanne Collins with a faithful adaptation that will be as exciting on stage as on the pages of the book. “
Dunsterwhich is ahead of the direction, stressed the tension for adapting the language of the franchise to the theater stages, as well as commenting on the expectation for the project to be well received by the public.
“We have been working on this adaptation for over a year, refining our theatrical language to bring to the public an impactful and bold experience. We want the Hunger Games on stage to be exciting and theatrical in a unique way,” said the director.
With this adaptation, the franchise expands to the universe of live theater, following the path of other productions, such as ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ and ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’. However, the main difference is that ‘Hunger Games: On stage’ directly adapts the first book in the series, set in Panem, while other theatrical productions are based on original stories.
Source: Recreio
