This week Darren and Natalie take on two epic stories reimagined for the stage - from dystopian spectacle with The Hunger Games: On Stage to one of Shakespearean’s most famous tragedy Romeo & Juliet.

The Hunger Games: On Stage

Citizens of Panem, the arena has arrived in London. This bold new stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ global phenomenon transforms The Hunger Games into a live theatrical experience in a purpose-built venue at Canary Wharf. Adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, this ambitious production follows Katniss Everdeen’s fight for survival in a world where power, control and spectacle collide. With cutting-edge staging and a clear sense of scale, the show brings the iconic story to life in a way that asks: what happens when entertainment and violence become one and the same?

Romeo & Juliet @ Shakespeare’s Globe

Back at the Globe for its 20th anniversary year of Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank, this fast-paced, 90-minute revival of Romeo & Juliet offers a thrilling, accessible take on Shakespeare’s most famous love story. Directed by Lucy Cuthbertson, this “stunt-riding thriller” strips the play back to its raw emotional core, placing young love against a backdrop of escalating violence. Designed as an entry point for new audiences, this production proves just how urgent and relevant the story of Romeo and Juliet still feels today.

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