Overview
- The stage adaptation is running at the purpose-built, 1,200‑seat in‑the‑round Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, with bookings through October 2026.
- Mia Carragher, 21, makes her stage debut as Katniss Everdeen, drawing notice for an energetic, highly physical performance.
- John Malkovich appears only via pre‑recorded video as President Snow, a choice several critics say limits the role’s impact.
- Critics broadly praise the athletic fight choreography, large‑scale effects and immersive staging, while faulting pacing, emotional clarity and the arena’s effectiveness for intimate storytelling.
- Preview performances drew complaints about long queues and late starts, and reviewers flag premium pricing, with many seats over £100 and top ringside tickets reported around £365.