Royal Shakespeare Company unveils cast for Game of Thrones prequel play
The Royal Shakespeare Company has released the first photo and full cast list for Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a stage prequel adapted by Duncan Macmillan from George R. R. Martin's works and directed by Dominic Cooke. The play runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from Aug. 8 to Sept. 5, 2026, and depicts the final years before the novels. The announcement names principal cast members and a large creative team, and the production is co-produced with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and HBO, underscoring a commercial partnership between major theatrical and media organizations.
Game of Thrones prequel play opens Aug. 8 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Context
The company announced the play in February. The company has now revealed the full cast and first photo. The play opens on Aug. 8 and closes on Sept. 5, 2026.
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