The Traitors Announces 2027 Stage Version with ‘Thrilling New Hunting Ground’
Published January 26, 2026 10:15am | Updated January 26, 2026 10:15am
The BBC's phenomenally successful reality competition The Traitors is expanding beyond television screens with a major new theatrical production announced for London's West End in 2027. Following record-breaking viewership figures for its fourth series finale, the murder mystery format is being reimagined for the live stage in what producers describe as a "bold and surprising theatrical performance."
Production Team and Creative Vision
The stage adaptation, officially titled The Traitors On Stage, brings together an impressive creative team from both television and theatre worlds. Studio Lambert, the production company behind the television phenomenon and other hits like Squid Game: The Challenge, is partnering with acclaimed theatrical outfit Neal Street Productions to develop the live version.
Playwright John Finnemore, known for his work on Amazon Prime Video's Good Omens adaptation, has been commissioned to write the stage script. Direction will be handled by Olivier Award-winner Robert Hastie, whose previous West End success includes the critically acclaimed Operation Mincemeat production.
Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, expressed enthusiasm about this new direction for the franchise: "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."
From Scottish Castle to Theatreland
The announcement comes with a teaser clip showing the familiar hooded figures departing their Scottish castle setting and traveling southward to London's theatre district. This visual transition symbolises the show's journey from television phenomenon to live theatrical experience, promising what producers call a "new mission" for the format.
Caro Newling, cofounder of Neal Street Productions, hinted at the innovative approach being taken: "The production will bring a bold, structural twist to the format that only the live medium can provide." While specific details about how the game's mechanics will translate to stage remain under wraps, the creative team promises an immersive experience that captures the tension and psychological drama of the original format.
Building on Television Success
This theatrical announcement follows another successful series of the BBC show, which concluded with two Traitors—Rachel and Stephen—successfully splitting the £95,750 prize pot after banishing and murdering their way through the competition. The emotional finale saw host Claudia Winkleman declare them "two Traitors who were totally faithful to each other" as they outmaneuvered Faithfuls Faraaz and Jack in the final roundtable.
The show's popularity continues to grow substantially with each series. The fourth season finale attracted a record live audience of 9.4 million viewers, peaking at 9.6 million. While this didn't quite surpass The Celebrity Traitors finale from late last year, which drew 11 million viewers, it demonstrates the format's enduring appeal and expanding fanbase.
What to Expect from the Stage Adaptation
As anticipation builds for the 2027 opening, several questions remain about how exactly the television format will translate to live theatre. The core mechanics of deception, alliance-building, and nightly murders present unique challenges for stage adaptation. However, with an experienced creative team at the helm and the backing of both television and theatre production powerhouses, expectations are high for an innovative theatrical experience.
The announcement represents a significant expansion of The Traitors franchise beyond its television origins, joining a growing trend of successful television formats making the transition to live theatre. With its combination of psychological tension, social dynamics, and high-stakes gameplay, the show's elements seem particularly well-suited to the intimate, immediate nature of theatrical performance.
As development continues toward the 2027 premiere, fans can look forward to learning more about how this television phenomenon will be reimagined for London's theatre audiences, promising what producers describe as "an intense, joyful night out" in the Traitors' new theatrical hunting ground.
