The hooded cloaks are coming to the theatre. In a move that blurs the line between reality TV and high art, the global phenomenon The Traitors is set to be adapted into a "bold and surprising" stage production, opening in London in 2027. The project brings together the heavyweight talents of Sam Mendes’ Neal Street Productions and Studio Lambert, the creative force behind the TV series.

Following the conclusion of a gripping fourth season, the announcement confirms that the psychological game of deception and deduction is ready to conquer a new medium. But don’t expect a simple re-run of the TV show; producers promise a reimagined theatrical experience that will place the audience in the heart of the "Roundtable."

A Dream Team Creative Force

The production has secured top-tier talent. John Finnemore, the celebrated comedy writer and puzzle-master known for Cabin Pressure, is penning the script. Directing duties fall to Robert Hastie, the deputy artistic director of the National Theatre, ensuring that the play will have dramatic weight to match its pop-culture fizz.

• The Concept: While details are shrouded in secrecy (fittingly), the show is understood to be a narrative play rather than a live game show. It will likely explore the psychological toll of lying and the paranoia that festers in closed groups—themes that translate perfectly to the intimacy of a theatre.
• The Partnership: "Partnering with Neal Street allows us to reimagine the show," said Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert. The collaboration suggests a production value akin to The Lehman Trilogy or The Motive and the Cue, aiming for critical acclaim alongside commercial success.

From Screen to Stage

This adaptation taps into a growing trend of bringing screen IPs to the stage, following the success of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. However, adapting a reality competition is a unique challenge. The magic of The Traitors lies in its unscripted chaos; capturing that lightning in a scripted bottle will require Finnemore’s sharpest wit.

"Faithful fans should expect an intense, joyful night out," Lambert teased. For the theatre-going public, the question is no longer "Who is the Traitor?" but "Can I get a ticket?"