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 revellers 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?
'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. 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.
Join as an RSC supporter to access priority booking from April. Playing in Summer 2026.
Due to expected high demand, tickets are limited to 4 per person.
CREATIVES
Creator George R. R. Martin | Adaptor Duncan Macmillan | Director Dominic Cooke
Game of Thrones: The Mad King is co-produced with Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, Mark Manuel, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures obo HBO and Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen for Access Entertainment.
New Work at the RSC is generously supported by Hawthornden Foundation and The Drue and H.J. Heinz II Charitable Trust
When can I book?
Priority booking is from 14 April 2026. Public booking to be announced in April. To hear about information first and to access priority booking, become an RSC Member.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets will be available via our website rsc.org.uk.
How much will the tickets be?
More information about ticket prices will be available in April 2026. You can fill out the form below for email updates.
