Game of Thrones Prequel The Mad King Officially Returns in 2027
The Mad King, a stage adaptation produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, has completed its sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon and will transfer to London in 2027. The production, based on George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel material, features a script by Duncan Macmillan and direction by Dominic Cooke.
George R.R. Martin announced the London transfer via his personal blog in September, describing his experience at the Stratford-upon-Avon premiere as “splendid” and expressing enthusiasm about bringing the production to a wider audience. The move represents an expansion of the theatrical adaptation, which has already proven successful enough to warrant a return engagement despite the challenges of mounting such an ambitious stage production.
While specific venue and date details have not yet been announced, the planned 2027 transfer suggests the production team is confident in the show’s commercial viability and artistic merit. The move from Stratford-upon-Avon to London marks a significant step for the adaptation, as London’s West End represents a major theatrical marketplace.
The announcement indicates that The Mad King has found an audience for stage adaptations of Martin’s fictional universe, separate from the HBO television series. This theatrical expansion of the Game of Thrones franchise demonstrates continued interest in the author’s work across different media platforms and formats beyond the original HBO series and its television spin-offs.