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‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Unveils Full Cast for Royal Shakespeare Company World Premiere
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‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Unveils Full Cast for Royal Shakespeare Company World Premiere

https://variety.com/2026/theater/news/game-of-thrones-play-the-mad-king-cast-revealed-1236762044/
Variety.com
  • The Royal Shakespeare Company announced a 36-strong cast for Game of Thrones: The Mad King, ahead of its Stratford-upon-Avon premiere.
  • The world premiere opens August 8 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs through September 5.
  • Michael Shaeffer will portray King Aerys II Targaryen in the production.
  • The play is an adaptation by Duncan Macmillan based on George R. R. Martin's novels and is set before the events of the books.
  • The project is co-produced with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and supported by HBO on behalf of the series.
  • Johan Persson photographed the production for the cast reveal and the RSC has confirmed cast details.
  • The cast includes both established and emerging performers in key Westerosi roles.
  • The creative team includes set designer Chloe Lamford and lighting designer Jon Clark as part of the production.
  • The production will be co-produced with HBO’s Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and supported by Access Entertainment among others.
  • The article notes leadership and enthusiasm from the director and executive producers about bringing Westeros to the stage.
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Game of Thrones play cast announcement confirms fan favorite characters like Ned Stark, Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and more will return in the new story
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entertainment16h ago

Game of Thrones play cast announcement confirms fan favorite characters like Ned Stark, Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and more will return in the new story

https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/fantasy-shows/game-of-thrones-play-cast-announcement-confirms-fan-favorite-characters-like-ned-stark-jaime-and-cersei-lannister-and-more-will-return-in-the-new-story/
Gamesradar.com
  • The Game of Thrones play confirms Ned Stark and key Lannister characters will return on stage this summer.
  • The Tourney of Harrenhal plot centers the upcoming stage play and ties to George R.R. Martin lore.
  • Martin confirmed involvement of Starks and other characters on his Not a Blog page.
  • Creative team includes Duncan Macmillan as adapter and Dominic Cooke as director.
  • The play is set to debut at Stratford-Upon-Avon with July previews and August opening night.
  • The production features a large ensemble and behind-the-scenes talent, including puppetry and movement directors.
  • The article signals strong fan investment and ongoing updates about the Westerosi stage adaptation.
  • The piece notes future related content, including House of the Dragon Season 3 updates alongside the stage play.
  • The article identifies the production as part of a broader GamesRadar+ entertainment coverage ecosystem.
  • The cast list confirms multiple Stark family members and other key players are returning to Westeros on stage.
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