'The Hunger Games' Is Getting a Stage Adaptation! Play Details Revealed
justjared.comThe Hunger Games is heading to the stage! A play based on Suzanne Collins’ acclaimed novel and the blockbuster film will premiere in the Fall of 2024 in London, England.
The first-ever live stage adaptation was penned by playwright Conor McPherson, who adapted the first book from the epic series and the first film from film franchise for the live theatrical production. Keep reading to find out more… The production is being directed by renowned director Matthew Dunster. “I’m very excited to be collaborating with the amazing team of Conor McPherson and Matthew Dunster as they bring their dynamic and innovative interpretation of The Hunger Games to the London stage,” said Suzanne Collins in a statement. “To receive Suzanne Collins’ blessing to adapt The Hunger Games for the stage is both humbling and inspiring.
She has created a classic story which continues to resonate now more than ever. In a world where the truth itself seems increasingly up for grabs, The Hunger Games beautifully expresses values of resilience, self-reliance and independent moral inquiry for younger people especially.
This is turbo charged storytelling of the highest order and I’m hugely excited to bring it to a new generation of theatre goers and to Suzanne Collins’ longstanding and devoted fans,” said Conor.
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