Upcoming 'Game of Thrones' Play Launches Next Month Despite Setbacks

WHO:

Variety - The Royal Shakespeare Company is involved in the production of the play "The Mad King."

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - A new Game of Thrones stage play project is set to premiere next month.

Variety - The play "The Mad King" is still on track to open next month despite the cancellation of its first week of previews.

Variety - All four preview performances scheduled for the first week were canceled.

WHERE:

Variety - The play "The Mad King" is set to open in the U.K.

WHEN:

Variety - The previews were originally set to launch on Monday, July 20.

WHY:

Variety - The cancellations of the preview performances disappointed a number of ticket holders.

HOW:

ComingSoon.net - The play will open sooner than expected, providing fans another opportunity to see it.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 19:31 UTC)

The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to produce a new stage play titled "The Mad King," which is based on the popular Game of Thrones series and is scheduled to premiere in the U.K. next month. Although the first week of previews was canceled, the play is still on track to open, much to the relief of disappointed ticket holders. Fans will have another chance to see the production when it opens on August 15.