The production is set to begin performances at the specially built Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre on the 20th October.
The role of President Snow has now been confirmed for the world premiere of The Hunger Games on stage, based on the first book in the series by Suzanne Collins.
Joining the previously announced Mia Carragher (One Night in Istanbul, The Gathering for Channel 4) as Katniss Everdeen, Euan Garrett as Peeta Mellark and Joshua Lacey as Haymitch Abernathy, it has been confirmed that Oscar nominated actor John Malkovich will star as President Snow in the production, appearing via via screen during the production rather than performing in the flesh.
The show has said that the character will be “brought to life inside Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre with cutting-edge technology.”
Meanwhile, the cast also includes: Tristan Waterson plays Gale Hawthorne, Sophia Ally plays Primrose Everdeen and Ruth Everett plays Mrs Everdeen. Tamsin Carroll plays Effie Trinket, while Stavros Demetraki plays Caesar Flickerman and Nathan Ives-Moiba plays Cinna. The company is completed by: Aiya Agustin (Tribute – Rue), Geo Bailey (swing), Alexandra Barredo (ensemble), Imogen Brooke (ensemble), Liana Cottrill (Tribute – Clove), Kyerron Dixon-Bassey (swing), Lewis Easter (Tribute – Marvel), Felix Garcia Guyer (Chief of Staff, ensemble and fight captain), Marcellus Hill (Tribute – Thresh), Matthew Ives (swing and swing captain) Jessica Lee (Tribute – Tippet), Mariana Lewis (Tribute – Glimmer), Kiera Milward (swing), Felipe Pacheo (Tribute – Cato and fight captain), Redmond Rance (Tribute – Stele), Nathanael Saleh (swing), Mark Samaras (Tribute – Drove), Artemis Stamouli (Tribute – Fossa and movement captain) and Rory Toms (Tribute – Fila).
Based on the original “Hunger Games” story, this gripping tale of courage, defiance and unbreakable human spirit, follows the fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen on her journey of self-discovery, as she emerges as a beacon of rebellion and hope.
The Hunger Games has been adapted for the stage by Connor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster.
Meanwhile, the creative team also includes: Miriam Buether (set designer), Moi Tran (costume designer), Charlotte Broom (choreographer), Lucy Carter (lighting designer), Ian Dickinson for Autograph (sound designer), Tal Rosner (video designer), Chris Fisher (illusions), Kev McCurdy (fight director), Suspended Illusions (performer flying), James Maloney (arranger, musical director and additional compositions), Amy Ball (casting director), James Robert Moore (associate director), Robyn Grant (creative assistant director), Luke Smith, (associate set designer) and Lloyd Thomas (production manager).
To book tickets visit: https://thehungergamesonstage.com/