Mia Carragher has landed an incredible new role as her acting career takes a further step forward. The daughter of Jamie Carragher will be appearing in the new stage production of The Hunger Games. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher shared the exciting news with social media followers yesterday.
He posted a photo of the promotional poster, showing his daughter as Katniss Everdeen, the main protagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy written by American author Suzanne Collins. She is portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaptations of the trilogy.
The Hunger Games follows Katniss as she volunteers to replace her sister in a tournament that ends only when one participant remains. She is pitted against contestants who have trained for the games all their life. The books and movies have a huge following and fanbase.
Adapted by award-winning playwright Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, the production is based on Suzanne Collins’ first novel in her series. It’ll play at the new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
Mia collaborated on a post with The Hunger Games on Stage via Instagram, the production wrote: “Meet our Girl on Fire: KATNISS EVERDEEN @miacarragher.”
Mia has frequently shown an interest in dancing and acting. Last year, the 20-year-old featured in Channel 4 drama The Gathering, which was filmed across Merseyside, in two episodes as Tash.
She also played the lead character of Liv in short film The Watering Hole, which has was selected for the BIFA qualifying North East International Film Festival in November 2024.
On Instagram, Scouse actress and Brookside legend Claire Sweeney sent a message of support to Mia. She wrote: “This is fantastic news @MiaCarragher @NicolaCarragher @23_Carra, from watching her in New York on Insta, all the hard work has paid off. Time to fly.”
Dad, Jamie Carragher wrote: “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.”
Mia recorded the moment her parents found out she had landed the role, a clip of the moment was uploaded by Mia, and an emotional mum, Nicola, broke down in tears upon learning the exciting news.
@TheHungerGamesonStage posted a video, in which Mia 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.
Mia trained at Liverpool-based performing arts school Rare Studio, which is located in Wood Street in the city centre. She then graduated from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, located in the Hertfordshire market town, in 2022. Mia went on to study acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.