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Game of Thrones Play Heads to London Stage
4 Sep
Summary
- The Mad King, a Game of Thrones stage play, will transfer to London.
- The production was adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke.
- The show is a collaboration between the Royal Shakespeare Company and HBO.
The highly anticipated stage production "Game of Thrones: The Mad King" is set to transfer to London, as confirmed by creator George R.R. Martin. The play, a joint venture between the Royal Shakespeare Company and HBO, recently finished its successful six-week run in Stratford-upon-Avon, where it played to nearly sold-out audiences.
Adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, "The Mad King" initially faced a week of preview cancellations due to technical issues. Despite this, the show debuted to standing ovations and garnered significant acclaim. The production involved extensive set design, requiring 4,000 hours of company work and the collaboration of 11 external engineering firms.
While specific details regarding the London venue and opening date have not yet been announced, the prospect of the play reaching a wider audience has generated considerable excitement among fans, some of whom traveled internationally for the Stratford performances.
