A major theatrical adaptation of the global phenomenon The Traitors is in development for launch in London next year.

The production is being written by John Finnemore (Cabin Pressure, Good Omens) and directed by Olivier Award-winner Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat, Standing at the Sky’s Edge).

The announcement of the stage version, produced by the All3Media-backed companies, comes as the smash-hit, multi-award-winning psychological television series hosted by Claudia Winkleman finished its fourth series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The final of The Celebrity Traitors last year captivated audiences with a remarkable 15 million viewers, making it the most popular UK television programme of 2025.

Full production details, including timelines, are to be announced in due course.

About The Traitors

The Traitors (Dutch title: De Verraders) was created and developed by IDTV and POSVIDEO in cooperation with RTL Creative Unit. All3Media International is a global partner and handles rights, format and tape sales for The Traitors. Over 50 territories have broadcast episodes of The Traitors via tape sales, and over 30 territories across six continents have commissioned local format versions. All3Media International also handles The Traitors thriving licensing programme, including a board game, card game, dress up line and Immersive Experience, which launched in London last summer.

Named as K7’s Format of The Year 2024 (Source: K7’s Tracking the Giants: The Top 100 Unscripted Formats 2023-2024), The Traitors has won awards around the world, including multiple Emmy, BAFTA and RTS, Asian Academy Creative awards, as well as a Rose d’Or, and Producers Guild Award.