THE CAST is busy rehearsing for the eagerly-anticipated arrival of Westeros on the Stratford stage.
The world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R.R. Martin, runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from July 20 to September 5.
Director Dominic Cooke said: “I’m very lucky to be working alongside such a talented group of artists on this show. The creative team and cast are exceptional and we’re super excited to bring Duncan Macmillan’s brilliant script and George R.R. Martin’s vivid imaginative world to life on stage.
“I’m delighted to return to the RSC, backed by their dedicated team, and I can’t wait to share our epic show with audiences in Stratford this summer”.
Adapted by Duncan Macmillan, the play spans the final years before the events of the novels, revealing a legendary chapter of Westerosi history.
Executive producer and creator Martin said: “I love this cast – they bring all the strengths, flaws and intricacies within these characters that drive this important chapter of Westerosi history. They have a fire in them, and I can’t wait to see them bring that fire to the stage.”
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