- Venue King's Head Theatre, London
- Performance dates Booking to 18 October 2024
- Running time 70 minutes (no interval)
- Age guidelines 18+
Get tickets to the world premiere of The Mad Gay King at the King’s Head Theatre London
Based on real events, The Mad Gay King is a queer retelling of the life and loves of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the infamous 19th century king whose spending knew no bounds!
The young monarch built fairytale castles, staged lavish operas, and ultimately these decadent obsessions led to his deposition by the conservative government on the grounds of homosexual insanity.
This sweepingly romantic world premiere brings together history and contemporary queer culture in a thrilling new production that celebrates the power of fantasy and myth-making as a means of LGBTQ+ survival.
The play stars The Stage Debut Award Winner Elijah Ferreira (Shakespeare’s R&J, Innocence) as King Ludwig II, with David Buttle (Slow Horses, Backstairs Billy) as Richard Hornig, Bernadine Pritchett (The Phantom of the Opera) as Woman, and Thom Tuck (Horrible Histories) as Man.
The Mad Gay King is playing at the King’s Head Theatre in London from 3 to 18 October 2024.
When Richard Hornig, a stable master with a secret, arrives at the court of King Ludwig II, the young monarch’s most decadent obsessions are ignited—placing the future of his kingdom, his legacy, and even his sanity at the edge of a dangerous precipice.
Performance Information
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- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of The Mad Gay King?
Starring Elijah Ferreira as King Ludwig II, David Buttle as Richard Hornig, Bernadine Pritchett as Woman and Thom Tuck as Man
Who are the creative team of The Mad Gay King?
Written by Christopher Adams-Cohen
Directed by Scott Le Crass (Rose, Buff)
Producer Amanda Schulz, Sound Design J. Aria, Dramaturg Patty Kim Hamilton
Produced by An Accomplished Woman Productions
Important Notes
Content Warning: This production includes themes of mental illness, suicidal ideation, incidents of antisemitism, PTSD, sex
Venue Information
King's Head Theatre , Islington Square 116 Upper Street, London, N1 1AB
Nearest Tube or Train: Angel(Northern Line), Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line or Overground)
Nearest Buses: 4, 19, 30, 43
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