The RSC has released new images of the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R. R. Martin. The production runs at the Stratford-upon-Avon venue until Saturday 5 September 2026
The Starks, Lannisters and Targaryens take the stage in the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King at the RSC. The new play, adapted from the iconic novel series by George R. R. Martin by Duncan Macmillan, sees the world of Westeros take centre stage.
The play is set in the final years before the events of the novel and subsequent television series, following the growing unease at the blood-thirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King.
Photos: Game of Thrones: The Mad King
The cast of Game of Thrones
Boasting a large ensemble to bring the Seven Kingdoms to life, the cast of this vibrant Westerosi history to life includes:
- Michael Abubakar as Eddard Stark
- Elizabeth Ayodele as Princess Elia Martell
- Maxim Ays as Ser Jaime Lannister
- Miles Barrow as Benjen Stark
- Luke Brady as Brandon Stark
- Marty Breen as Catelyn Stark
- Edem-Ita Duke as Oberyn Martell
- Daisy Franks as Cersei Lannister / Golda Whent / Ensemble / Puppeteer
- Mariah Gale as Queen Rhaella Targaryen / Lady Shella Whent
- Richard Hansell as Grand Maester Pycelle
- Alexander Newland as Lord Rickard Stark
- Hughie O’Donnell as Lord Varys
- Noah Ritter as Prince Rhaegar Targaryen
- Harmony Rose-Bremner as Lyanna Stark
- Michael Shaeffer as King Aerys II Targaryen
- Marcello Walton as Ser Jonothor Darry / Lord Tywin Lannister
- Callum Woodhouse as Lord Robert Baratheon
Completing the ensemble are Sebastian Charles (Owen Merryweather / Ensemble / Puppeteer), Adrian Christopher (Prince Lewyn Martell / Ensemble / Puppeteer), Ronan Cullen (On-stage Swing / Puppeteer), Fred Davis (Qarlton Chelsted / Maester / Ensemble / Puppeteer), Islam Bouakkaz (Howland Reed), Tanisha Spring (Ashara Dayne), Daniel Hawksford (Ser Barristan Selmy), Huw Parmenter (Ser Oswell Whent), Lewis Howard (Ensemble / Puppeteer), April Nerissa Hudson (Ensemble / Puppeteer), Tom Larkin (Lord Whent / Wisdom Rossart / Ensemble / Puppeteer), Chelsea Marie (Ensemble / Puppeteer), Kel Matsena (Ser Arthur Dayne), Shaun Yusuf McKee (Ser Gerold Hightower / Ensemble / Puppeteer), Tom Stacy (On-stage Swing / Puppeteer), Matt Tait (Ensemble / Puppeteer), Tzarina-Nassor (Ensemble / Puppeteer), Simi Egbejumi-David (Ensemble / Puppeteer) and Kate Rowsell (On-stage Swing / Puppeteer),
Directed by Dominic Cooke (Follies, Hello Dolly), the creative team also includes: Puppetry and Movement by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, Set Design by Chloe Lamford, Costume Design by Georgia McGuinness, Lighting Design by Jon Clark, and Sound Design by Tom Gibbons.
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