What Do We Know About The Traitors On Stage?
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An official theatrical adaptation is slated to land in 2027
Congratulations are in order for Stephen Libby and Rachel Duffy, the treacherous Celtic duo reigning victorious over series 4 of the BBC’s wickedly addictive reality gameshow The Traitors. Having made a pact early in the series never to vote for each other at the roundtable, they have made UK Traitors history as the first duo of Traitors to walk away with the £95,750 prize pot, splitting it equally between them. Before now Traitor winners – Harry Clark (series 2) and Alan Carr (Celebrity series 1) – have only won solo, though Faithfuls Aaron, Hannah and Meryl (series 1) and Leanne and Jake (series 3) have split the cash prize.
It was a nailbiter until the very end, with unmoored Rachel only having Stephen’s integrity to rely on. He could have broken his promise and voted Rachel out at the eleventh hour to claim the full prize pot for himself, but instead Stephen stayed true to his promise and took Rachel with him to the end.
Stephen & Rachel celebrate their win with Claudia Winkleman. (© BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells)
After huge viewing numbers from a faithful British audience, naturally The Traitors series 5 and The Celebrity Traitors series 2 are en route, set to be filmed at Scotland’s Ardross Castle this summer. But how to bide our time until then?
Fresh news from the castle: The Traitors is being adapted for the London stage by the very same team that brings the concept to life in the Highlands. Here’s what we know – plus when we will get to see it.
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The Traitors On Stage: What Do We Know?
It’s safe to say this whopping success of a television series is going nowhere soon. But it’s not just on our TV screens that you can find The Traitors. Christmas is an especially merchandised period with themed greetings cards, knitted sweaters and even branded crackers flying off the shelves.
There’s also an official Traitors boardgame, and since the series commenced in 2022, similarly backstabby party games like Mafia (or Town of Salem, or Werewolf) have experienced a resurgence in popularity. In London, fans can even enjoy The Traitors: Live Experience, an official immersive version of the series in which everyone gathers at the round table and is assigned to be a Traitor or a Faithful.
The Traitors: Live Experience challenges Londoners to play the game in two hours. (Hugo Glendinning)
Next The Traitors will be heading to the London stage for a major theatrical adaptation, masterminded by the producers of the TV series, Studio Lambert, in partnership with theatre-TV-film makers Neal Street Productions, who have worked on London shows spanning The Lehman Trilogy and The Motive and the Cue to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It’s early days, but it seems this will be a fictional show inspired by the structure of the series we know and love.
‘Taking The Traitors from screen to stage is a hugely exciting next step for this much-loved brand,’ says Studio Lambert’s CEO Stephen Lambert, adding that Neal Street Productions is ‘a true theatrical powerhouse’.
‘Faithful fans should expect an intense, joyful night out as we reveal a thrilling new hunting ground for our Traitors,’ he quips.
There’s a team of ‘brilliant faithful theatre-makers’ behind the scenes, adds Neal Street’s co-founder Caro Newling. The production is currently being penned by John Finnemore, who is best known for writing Cabin Pressure and season 2 of Prime Video’s fantastical series Good Omens. He’s working in tandem with director Robert Hastie who is no stranger to the London stage, having recently worked on the likes of Operation Mincemeat and Standing at the Sky’s Edge.
The Celebrity Traitors series 1’s stars gathered at the roundtable for the Traitors pick. (© BBC/Studio Lambert/Euan Cherry)
When Will We See It?
No exact date just yet, but we are told The Traitors will land on the London stage in 2027.
How To Get Tickets
Tickets are not available to purchase just yet, but Faithful fans can sign up to receive updates from the team at thetraitorsonstage.com
We are told that more production details, including timelines, will be announced in due course.
All episodes of The Traitors are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
