Former Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Carragher’s daughter Mia is stepping into the spotlight as she takes a starring role in the first-ever live stage adaptation of The Hunger Games.
The 21-year-old will make her debut as Katniss Everdeen – a role made famous by Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence – on October 20, at Troubadour Theatre in London’s Canary Wharf.
On landing the coveted part, Mia said: ‘I am so excited and honoured to be playing Katniss.
‘This is a dream-come-true role, and I cannot wait to see the production come to life.
‘From being a huge fan of the films, I feel so lucky to be a part of the Hunger Games world, especially working with Mathew Dunster and an incredible creative team.’
Meanwhile, director Matthew Dunster, best known for 2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, and The Pillowman, added: ‘We searched far and wide, and comprehensively, for our Katniss.
Mia Carragher is stepping into the spotlight as she takes on the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the first-ever live stage adaptation of The Hunger Games
The 21-year-old daughter of former Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Carragher, 47, will make her debut in the role on Monday, October 20, at Troubadour Theatre in Canary Wharf (both pictured 2023)
‘It is not easy to step into Suzanne Collins’s amazing creation and only one actor combined Katniss’s charisma and combat skills – her quiet, tough determination and her brilliant creativity, athleticism, and humour.
‘We’ve found our Katniss in Mia Carragher, and we can’t wait for audiences to see her.’
The live theatrical production has been adapted by Conor McPherson from both Suzanne Collins’s bestselling novel and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film.
Mia, a graduate of Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, also trained at The Lee Strasberg Theatre.
She’s no stranger to screen work, having appeared in the independent film One Night in Istanbul, Channel 4 drama The Gathering, and will soon be seen in the new Playground Entertainment series Maigret.
After receiving the life-changing news, Mia FaceTimed her parents – and her mum was left in tears of pride, while dad Jamie beamed with excitement.
The former Premier League star, who shares Mia and son James with wife Nicola, also took to Instagram to share the proud news, writing: ‘I’m bursting with pride with you being the first on stage Katniss Everdeen @miacarragher.
‘You’ve put so much work in over so many years to land such an amazing role, you deserve this babe. I can’t wait to come & watch @thehungergamesonstage it’s going to be amazing.’
After receiving the life-changing news, Mia FaceTimed her parents – and her mum was left in tears of pride
Her father, Jamie, beamed with excitement and commented on the announcement post: ‘Very proud of you my girl ❤️
The former Premier League star, who shares Mia and son James with wife Nicola, also took to Instagram to share the proud news, writing: ‘I’m bursting with pride with you being the first on stage Katniss Everdeen @miacarragher’
Jennifer Lawrence starred as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games film series from 2012 (pictured) to 2015
The Hunger Games tells the story of Katniss Everdeen, a young woman who volunteers to take her sister’s place in a deadly, televised survival competition.
Battling against elite-trained rivals, she must rely on instinct, grit and courage to survive.
A behind-the-scenes video posted by the show’s official page featured Mia, who said: ‘My name is Mia Carragher, and I will be playing Katniss Everdeen.
‘I’m really excited to play Katniss. I relate to her quite a lot. I think she is very fearless, but then she’s also got that nurturing quality about her.
‘Everyone needs to come and watch The Hunger Games: On Stage because it’s going to be nothing like you’ve ever seen before.
‘It’s going to be an amazing experience, amazing sets, such cool costumes. There’s going to be a new theatre built just for this show in Canary Wharf.’
