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Game of Thrones: The Mad King Set for Royal Shakespeare Theatre Run
The Royal Shakespeare Company will be performing Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a play based on the books of George R.R. Martin.
Article Summary
- Game of Thrones: The Mad King debuts at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, summer 2026.
- This new theatrical adaptation explores Westeros during the reign of the notorious King Aerys II Targaryen.
- Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, the play brings George R. R. Martin's world to life.
- The stage is set for an immersive experience, with a unique cross-shaped layout offering varied viewing angles.
The Royal Shakespeare Company announced a brand-new production that Game of Thrones fans will be most interested in: Game of Thrones: The Mad King. The play is based on the books of George R.R. Martin, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke. It will depict Westeros during the reign of King Aerys II Targaryen. The play will premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, running from July 20 through September 5, 2026. We have more details below from the company, but no word yet on whether they intend to broadcast live in any capacity or keep it strictly to the theater.
Game of Thrones: The Mad King Will Arrive On The Royal Shakespeare Company Stage This Summer
Enter the world before. A long winter thaws in Harrenhal, and spring is promised. At a lavish banquet on the eve of a jousting tournament, lovers meet, and revelers speculate about who will contend. But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the bloodthirsty actions of the realm's merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot. Far away, the drums of battle sound. Family bonds, ancient prophecies, and the sacred line of succession will be tested in a dangerous campaign for power. Who will survive? Who will rise?
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- Credit: The Royal Shakespeare Company
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- Image courtesy of the Royal Shakespeare Company
"Wars aren't won by those with most cause, but whose story's best told."
Game of Thrones: The Mad King is a sweeping new stage epic from the world of George R. R. Martin, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, coming to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Monday 20 July – Saturday 5 September 2026. Spanning the final years before the events of the novels, this powerful drama reveals a legendary chapter of Westerosi history. Come face-to-face with familiar characters from the houses Targaryen, Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, and Martell and witness the events that set the stage for the world's most critically acclaimed series.
This unique stage show will see the Royal Shakespeare Theatre auditorium transformed, bringing the action to life around you. On a cross-shaped stage, no two seats offer the same experience or viewpoint. Pick your seat and enjoy theatre at the RSC like never before.
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