The Royal Shakespeare Company unveils *The Mad King*, a long-awaited prequel to *Game of Thrones*, after a decade in development and canceled previews.
The play debuted over the weekend
Aug 10, 2026
03:46 pm
What's the storyThe Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has unveiled a new play titled The Mad King, a prequel to the popular Game of Thrones TV series.
The play, which has been in development for nearly a decade, premiered at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, England over the weekend.
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