The Hunger Games musical is coming to London in autumn 2024.
The hit show is based on the acclaimed 2008 novel, turned blockbuster film.
The 2012 hit starred Jennifer Lawrence, 33, Josh Hutcherson, 31, Liam Hemsworth, 33, and Woody Harrelson, 62.
The theatrical production will be performing in the capital city, marking 15 years since the release of the original book, written by Suzanne Collins.
The musical was created by Conor McPherson, who wrote Girl From The North Country, as well as director Matthew Dunster, set designer Miriam Buether, costume designer Moi Tran and choreographer Charlotte Broom.
Exciting news! The Hunger Games musical is coming to London in autumn 2024, based on the acclaimed 2008 novel turned blockbuster film (Jennifer Lawrence pictured as Katniss)
Milestone: The 2012 hit starred Jennifer Lawrence, 33, (right) Josh Hutcherson, 31 and Liam Hemsworth, 33,
It tells the story of the nation of Panem which is divided into 12 districts, ruled from the Capitol.
As punishment for a failed revolt, each district is forced to select two tributes, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18, to fight to the death in the annual Hunger Games until there is only one survivor.
Katniss Everdeen volunteers and, after fighting to the death, realises that living the once-desired life of luxury is not as good as she thought.
Speaking about the announcement, Connor said: ‘ 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.’
Suzanne said: ‘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.’
While dates, location and casting have yet to be announced, fans can expect to see the show hit UK theatres as early as autumn 2024.
Iconic: The stage show will mark 15 years since the release of the original book, written by Suzanne Collins
I volunteer as tribute: The musical was created by Conor McPherson, and director Matthew Dunster
The announcement comes just weeks after the the highly-anticipated film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes released the second official trailer for the film.
The movie stars Viola Davis, 58, Tom Blyth, 28. Hunter Schafer, 24, and Rachel Zegler, 22.
The film is based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins and is a prequel to The Hunger Games as well as the fifth film in the franchise.
The storyline follows 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow years before he became President as he fought for the integrity of his once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.
As the 10th annual Hunger Games approaches he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the tribute from District 12.
Snow and Baird must race against time to survive the Hunger Games and ultimately reveal who is a Songbird and who is a Snake.
Waiting: Dates, location and casting have yet to be announced