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George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King is headed to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon as a stage prequel adaptation by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, dramatizing Harrenhal’s tournament that triggers Robert’s Rebellion; world premiere planned for this summer with priority tickets on sale April 14 and RSC updates available to members.
The Royal Shakespeare Company will stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King at Stratford-upon-Avon’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre this summer, directed by Dominic Cooke with Duncan Macmillan as playwright. The prequel-set drama centers on Lyanna Stark (in her teens) during Harrenhal’s tournament and weaves a Romeo-and-Juliet–like arc with Rhaegar Targaryen, with Ned Stark’s younger self among the cast of younger characters. Casting is underway with two key roles already offered, and George R.R. Martin contributed material and consultation. The show aims to appeal to both hardcore fans and new audiences, with tickets going on sale in April and talks of a West End transfer to Gillian Lynne Theatre after the summer run.
Actor Paxton Whitehead, known for his role in "Back To School" and a Tony nomination for "Camelot," has died at the age of 85. Whitehead spent most of his early career on stage, including with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and later appeared on hit TV shows such as "Frasier" and "Friends." He also served as artistic director of the Shaw Festival. Whitehead is survived by a son and daughter.