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Video: Game of Thrones: The Mad King Transforms RSC Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2026

Watch the Royal Shakespeare Theatre transform ahead of Game of Thrones: The Mad King's world premiere stage production based on George R. R. Martin's saga.

Review Roundup: GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING is Now Playing at The RSC
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

The reviews are in for Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on novels by George R. R. Martin. Read the reviews here!

Photos: See New GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING Pics
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

New production photos are here for Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the RSC's world premiere play now running at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Review: GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon
by Clementine Scott - Aug 9, 2026

With some reluctance, longtime fans of Game of Thrones have acknowledged that the novel series that inspired the era-defining HBO fantasy show – George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire – will likely never be finished, and the franchise will be chiefly remembered for its disappointing TV ending. The next best thing, then, is The Mad King, a play that attempts to resolve some of the series’ central mysteries, and put an end to many a heated Reddit debate.

Photos: First Look At GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026

See the first group portrait from George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the RSC's new stage epic premiering in Stratford-upon-Avon.

George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING Cancels First Week of Previews
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Game of Thrones: The Mad King remains on schedule to officially open next month despite canceling its first week of preview performances.

Photos: George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new rehearsal photos for the world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R. R. Martin. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company announced the full cast for the world premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Latitude Festival Unveils 2025 Literary Line-Up Including The Booker Prize and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Latitude Festival will return to Henham Park, Suffolk this summer ushering in a bold new chapter for literature, ideas, and live conversation. Learn more about the lineup and see how to attend!

Photos: Cherry Jones, Harry Treadaway & More in THE GRAPES OF WRATH at the National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2024

Now onstage at The National Theatre is a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, based on the novel by John Steinbeck, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Check out photos of the cast in action!

Video: Watch Cherry Jones and Harry Treadaway in THE GRAPES OF WRATH Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024

The National Theatre will soon present a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath. In this video, watch a trailer for the new production.

A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.

GRENFELL: IN THE WORDS OF SURVIVORS Comes to St. Ann's Warehouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

St. Ann’s Warehouse will continue a season of major international works with the U.S. premiere of Gillian Slovo’s Grenfell: in the words of survivors.

Photos: The Orange Tree Theatre Presents TOM FOOL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Tom Fool, translated by Estella Schmid and Anthony Vivis. Diyan Zora directs Anna Francolini (Martha), Jonah Rzeskiewicz (Ludwig) and Michael Shaeffer (Otto).

BWW Review: TOM FOOL, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 17, 2022

On the night marking two years since theatres were forced to close their doors due to the pandemic, we are reminded of the power of theatre in Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Tom Fool. This poignant and disquieting play from 1978 neatly explores the crumbling of a family as social pressures thwart their ambitions and expectations.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For TOM FOOL at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2022

Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Tom Fool opens at the Orange Tree Theatre on 16 March, with previews from 12 March, and runs until 16 April, with direction from Diyan Zora.

Orange Tree Theatre Announces Full Cast For Franz Xaver Kroetz's TOM FOOL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for Franz Xaver Kroetz's Tom Fool, translated by Estella Schmid and Anthony Vivis. Diyan Zora directs Anna Francolini (Martha), Jonah Rzeskiewicz (Ludwig) and Michael Shaeffer (Otto).

Anya Chalotra, Alex Jarrett, Tamzin Outhwaite, Michael Shaeffer To Star In MARYLAND Hosted By Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces the cast for Maryland, Lucy Kirkwood's new play written in response to the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa, originally performed at the Royal Court in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in October 2021.

THE VOTE By James Graham Will Be Presented at Bush House Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2019

The Vote 2019 looks at what happens in Britain on election night through the eyes of those at the polling station. Once every 5 yearsa?" although, in recent times, increasingly more! - we assert our rights as citizens to uphold or replace our government. As we engage with democracy, we do it in the most unremarkable and understated ways- in local parish churches, primary schools and community centres across the country. James Graham set out to illuminate a?oethe diverse, diligent and often hilarious individualsa?? who turn the a?oeunglamorousa?? settings of polling stations into a?oeplaces where history is made.a?? Labelled a?oea glorious night at the polling stationa?? (Observer) and a?oebrilliant apta?? (Telegraph),the original Donmar production was broadcast live on More4 in 2015 and nominated for a BAFTA

Review Roundup: A VERY EXPENSIVE POISON At The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2019

The Old Vic today presents Lucy Prebble's new play A Very Expensive Poison, based on the book by Luke Harding and directed by John Crowley.