HUNGER Games fans were left devastated after the show was scrapped mid-way through the stage adaptation of the hit movie.
They ranted “is this joke?” after jetting from across the country – as well as the world – for the theatre event in ‘s Canary Wharf, only for it to be abruptly called to a halt.
The Hunger Games fans were left ‘fuming’ after a stage version of the hit movies and books was scrapped Credit: Johan Persson
One audience member had travelled from America before disaster struck Credit: TikTok/@londonxtra/Storyful
The first-ever theatre adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ book is being acted out at east London’s Troubadour Theatre on the Canary Wharf estate.
Organisers promise “extraordinary stunts and illusions in an epic, unforgettable, theatrical experience” yet many were left “fuming” after a recent showing was called off.
A video posted to showed scenes stopped and a member of staff heading to the stage to reveal the bad news.
He told of an issue with the fire system and said: “Unfortunately what we have discovered is an issue with the fire system.
A representative entered the Canary Wharf venue and said there was an issue with the fire alarm system Credit: TikTok/@londonxtra/Storyful
The show promises ‘extraordinary stunts and illusions in an epic, unforgettable, theatrical experience’ Credit: �JOHAN PERSSON, for press and publicity while production is being performed. All other usa
“It means we are unable to keep the show going tonight”.
This prompted a grumble of disappointment from the audience and he said: “We have had to investigate that and I sincerely apologise for that”.
A caption on the social media video wrote: “POV you fly to London from the US only for the show to be cancelled mid act 1”.
They added: “Have been looking forward to @The Hunger Games On Stage for months. such a disappointment”.
Fans on the night barely saw any of the action Credit: Johan Persson
Jennifer Lawrence plays the lead role of Katmiss Everdeen in the movie versions Credit: Alamy
Other fans were quick to echo their views and one wrote in the comments: “I was there!! literally no communication at all”.
A second posted: “My sister’s 18th birthday ruined what a joke especially when they made us come back in!”
One simply put: “Fuming,” as another ranted: “Omg I was there what an absolute joke”.
The three books in the series, The Hunger Games, 2009’s Catching Fire and 2010’s Mockingjay, were turned into five blockbuster movies starring Jennifer Lawrence as heroine Katniss Everdeen.
In 2025, we reported how the actress would for the sixth movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping, due to hit screens in November.
The movie is a follow-up to 2023’s prequel The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, which starred Rachel Zegler.
It is thought her character Katniss will appear in a flash-forward scene in the film.
Speaking to Variety in 2023, Jennifer admitted she would not think twice about reprising the role that made her a household name.
She said: “If Katniss ever could come back into my life — 100 per cent.”
Sunrise On The Reaping will tell the story of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
It is set to centre on a young Haymitch, originally played by and now to be portrayed by Joseph Zada.
Haymitch later becomes the Hunger Games mentor to Katniss and Peeta.
The movies are set in a dystopian future where game contestants are forced to kill each other for entertainment.
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