The production will be led by the Olivier Award-winning director Robert Hastie while the script is being written by Good Omens’ writer John Finnemore.<\/p>\n
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The CEO of Studio Lambert, Stephen Lambert shared his excitement over this new development stating: “Taking The Traitors from screen to stage is a hugely exciting next step for this much-loved brand. <\/p>\n
“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.”
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His sentiments were echoed by co-founder of Neal Street Productions Caro Newling who said: “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.”<\/p>\n
The Traitors stage production marks another first for the series, following on from the reality show’s first UK Celebrity edition and the first cinema screening of the series, with the finale airing in cinemas across London, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield. <\/p>\n
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A whopping 9.4 million viewers tuned in to watch Rachel and Stephen scoop the prize pot from faithful Jack Butler, as reported by the BBC (via The Independent)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Its rating success follows on from that of the celebrity version which aired in October 2025 and saw comedian Alan Carr emerge the victor. Its finale drew in the biggest audience for TV in 2025 with a viewership of 14.9 million.<\/p>\n The Traitors<\/a><\/strong> series 1-4 and Celebrity Traitors<\/a> are all available to stream on BBC iPlayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested in talking about <\/strong>The Traitors<\/strong>? Visit our dedicated sub-forum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Read more <\/strong>The Traitors<\/strong> news on our dedicated homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The new edition of <\/strong>Living Legends<\/strong>, celebrating music icon Dolly Parton, is here! <\/strong>Buy <\/strong>Dolly at 80<\/strong> in newsagents or online<\/strong><\/a>, priced at just \u00a38.99.<\/strong><\/p>\n TV writer, Digital Spy<\/strong> Janet completed her Masters degree in Magazine Journalism in 2013 and has continued to grow professionally within the industry ever since. \u00a0For six years she honed her analytical reviewing skills at the Good Housekeeping institute<\/a> eventually becoming Acting Head of Food testing. \u00a0She also freelanced in the field of film and TV journalism from 2013-2020, when she interviewed A-List stars such as Samuel L Jackson, Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson. In 2021 she joined Digital Spy<\/a> as TV writer where she gets to delve into more of what she loves, watching copious amounts of telly all in the name of work. Since taking on the role she has conducted red carpet interviews with the cast of Bridgerton, covered the BAFTAs and been interviewed by BBC Radio and London Live. In her spare time she also moonlights as a published author, the book Gothic Angel<\/a>. ![\"Headshot](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769491512_873_c9c3b959-10f7-495c-82de-df3d8540e562_1646928593.PNG\" "\\"Headshot")
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