A Traitors stage adaptation is officially happening next year
- Christopher Harding
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Now that’s set a cat amongst the pigeons!
A stage adaptation of smash-hit series The Traitors is in development for a London run in 2027, said to be a “twist” on the TV format.
Studio Lambert and Neal Street Productions are collaborating on the project, which is being written by John Finnemore and directed by Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre.
The production is based on the television series hosted by Claudia Winkleman, which recently completed its fourth series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. A celebrity edition aired last year and became the most watched UK television programme of 2025, with a reported audience of 15 million viewers for its final.
Studio Lambert chief executive Stephen Lambert said: “Taking The Traitors from screen to stage is a hugely exciting next step for this much-loved brand. Partnering with Neal Street Productions, a true theatrical powerhouse, allows us to reimagine the show as a bold and surprising theatrical performance. Faithful fans should expect an intense, joyful night out as we reveal a thrilling new hunting ground for our Traitors.”
Caro Newling, co-founder of Neal Street Productions, added: “In developing The Traitors for the stage, Neal Street and Studio Lambert have curated a team of brilliant faithful theatre-makers led by director Rob Hastie and writer John Finnemore to bring a bold, structural twist to the format that only the live medium can provide.”
The production is being developed by the All3Media-backed companies, with rights negotiated through All3Media International. Further details, including performance dates and venues, are to be announced.
