Mad King Stage Play to Transfer to London in 2027
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Game of Thrones prequel The Mad King will move to London in 2027, though venue, dates and casting are still unannounced.
The Royal Shakespeare Company's stage production Game of Thrones: The Mad King will transfer to London in 2027, according to polygon.com. The venue and dates for the London run have not been announced, and casting for the capital has not been confirmed.
The play is directed by Dominic Cooke and written by Duncan Macmillan. It serves as a prequel to HBO's Game of Thrones and centers on the events leading up to Robert's Rebellion, including the jousting tournament at Harrenhal.
The production closed in Stratford-upon-Avon in September 2026. That same month, George R.R. Martin wrote on his blog that he had attended the Stratford-upon-Avon premiere and announced the London move.
The play's cast of characters includes Ned Stark, Robert Baratheon, Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen, with Jon Snow referenced as the son of Rhaegar and Lyanna.
Quick answers
When will Game of Thrones: The Mad King open in London?
The production will transfer to London in 2027, but the venue and dates have not been announced.
Who is behind the stage play?
The Mad King is directed by Dominic Cooke and written by Duncan Macmillan for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
What is the play about?
It is a prequel to HBO's Game of Thrones, covering the events leading up to Robert's Rebellion, including the jousting tournament at Harrenhal.