Overview
- The Royal Shakespeare Company announced Thursday that The Mad King will premiere July 20 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, open August 8, and run through September 5.
- Adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, the production adds puppetry leads Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell and a new theatre layout that places audiences close to the action.
- Priority booking for RSC members begins April 14 at 10 a.m. GMT, with general ticket sales on April 22 at 10 a.m. GMT.
- Press notes say the story focuses on the Tourney at Harrenhal and the events that set off Robert’s Rebellion, featuring familiar houses and characters such as Ned Stark and Jaime Lannister.
- Casting has not been announced, and a possible London transfer after Stratford has been reported but remains unconfirmed by producers.