It’s ‘Game of Thrones,’ on Shakespeare’s Stage
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A new play titled "Game of Thrones: The Mad King," adapted by Duncan Macmillan from George R.R. Martin's novels, is in rehearsal and began previews at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, with an official opening set for August 8.
- The production features a dance number involving characters Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen, linking it directly to the popular "Game of Thrones" series and its source material.
- Despite the HBO series ending controversially in 2019 and Martin not publishing a new book since 2011, the "Game of Thrones" franchise continues to thrive through fan engagement and new commercial adaptations.
- The play is directed by Olivier-winning director Dominic Cooke, highlighting the high-profile nature of this theatrical adaptation.
