Following its critically acclaimed World Premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the epic Royal Shakespeare Company production of George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, will open in London in 2027.
Venue, performance dates, casting and further details will all be announced in due course.
George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING received its World Premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 8 August and plays its final performance tonight, Saturday 5 September, following a completely sold-out season.
Creator and Executive Producer George R. R. Martin said:
“I had an absolutely splendid time in Stratford upon Avon for the premier and am thrilled the production will be moving to London to share the experience with a wider audience. It promises to be an exhilarating journey.”
George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING is a sweeping new stage epic from the world of George R. R. Martin. Spanning the final years before the events of the novels, this powerful drama reveals a legendary chapter of Westerosi history.
Leading the current cast is Michael Shaeffer as King Aerys II Targaryen, the infamous ruler known throughout Westeros as the Mad King. Joining him are Noah Ritter as Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, Harmony Rose-Bremner as Lyanna Stark and Callum Woodhouse as Lord Robert Baratheon, central figures in the conflict that would eventually ignite Robert’s Rebellion.
Stay with The Arts Shelf for the latest updates on GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, including its London venue, performance dates and casting announcements as they are revealed.
