Overview
- The Royal Shakespeare Company and George R. R. Martin announced the London transfer on Friday, September 4, 2026, after the production’s sold‑out run in Stratford‑upon‑Avon concluded.
- The play was adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, and the RSC lists HBO, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Access Entertainment among the commercial partners and producers.
- Early previews in Stratford were canceled because of technical fit‑up issues involving complex staging and engineering, but critics praised the production and the run sold out with 57 percent of bookers new to the RSC.
- Producers have confirmed the transfer is set for 2027 but have not named a London venue, exact dates or casting and are inviting fans to sign up for updates on the official site.
- The move expands George R. R. Martin’s onstage presence within a wider franchise that includes TV prequels, a film and games, and it may prompt further commercial runs beyond London if demand continues.