George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones stage prequel is not ending in Stratford-upon-Avon. After a sold-out world premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Game of Thrones: The Mad King will transfer to London in 2027.
Martin confirmed the move himself. New venue and premiere dates will be announced in due course, as reported by Broadway World.
Quick read:
- The Mad King is heading to London in 2027
- George R.R. Martin confirmed the transfer
- The London venue, dates, and cast have not been announced yet
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A sold-out Stratford run
The play opened officially on August 8, 2026, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and closes on September 5 after a completely sold-out season.
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The production is a stage epic set in the years before A Game of Thrones, focusing on the Tourney at Harrenhal and the events that lead toward Robert’s Rebellion. Familiar names from Houses Targaryen, Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, and Martell appear, including Aerys II, Rhaegar, Ned Stark, Lyanna Stark, Jaime Lannister, and Robert Baratheon.
The show runs about 3 hours and 40 minutes, including an interval.
Why London next?
George R.R. Martin himself 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.”
RSC co-artistic directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey called the production unique and said it “brilliantly demonstrates the extraordinary things that theatre can do.”
The London cast, venue, and exact dates have not been announced yet.
For now, the Stratford run ends this weekend. Then the play waits for its London chapter; a larger stage for a story about how the Game of Thrones really began.
