'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'The Mad King' Premieres in UK This July

The Royal Shakespeare Company will debut 'The Mad King' play at Stratford-Upon-Avon, with performances running from July 20 to September 5. The production, based on George R. R. Martin's novels, is adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, expanding the 'Game of Thrones' universe to stage. This premiere marks a significant expansion of the franchise into theater, attracting interest from fans and new audiences alike.