Following a sell-out premiere run in Stratford-upon-Avon, the new play based on the works by George R. R. Martin will transfer to London in 2027.

We are thrilled to announce that following its critically-acclaimed world premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre earlier this summer, George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the new play based on novels by George R. R. Martin, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, will open in London in 2027.

Venue and dates will be announced in due course. To be the first to hear information, sign-up at www.gameofthronesonstage.com

The final performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre will take place on Saturday 5 September, following a sold-out run.

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.”

Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey said:

"We are thrilled that George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King will have a future life in London. This production is unique and brilliantly demonstrates the extraordinary things that theatre can do.

"The reaction from audiences in Stratford has been phenomenal, and we are so honoured that 57% of our bookers were new to the RSC. We can’t wait for more people to discover this beautiful and epic show."

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, Mark Manuel, Sir Leonard Blavatnik and Danny Cohen for Access Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures obo HBO.

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The final performance of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon is on 5 September 2026.
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