'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' to transfer to London in 2027

Based on novels by George R. R. Martin, and adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, The Mad King is a prequel to the acclaimed TV series about noble houses fighting for control of the Iron Throne.

The Royal Shakespeare Company production of George R. R. Martin’s new play Game of Thrones: The Mad King will open in London in 2027.

Based on novels by George R. R. Martin, and adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, The Mad King is a prequel to the acclaimed TV series about noble houses fighting for control of the Iron Throne.

The play received its world premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in August, and finishes its run tomorrow (5 September).

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.”

The RSC production's creative team includes puppetry and movement directors Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell (Lume), set designer Chloe Lamford, costume designer Georgia McGuinness, lighting designer Jon Clark, composer Will Stuart, sound designer Tom Gibbons, fight director Bethan Clark, intimacy director Ingrid Mackinnon, voice and text coach Jeannette Nelson, and dialect coach Hazel Holder.

Venue, dates, and casting will be announced in due course.

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