'A Splendid Time'
George R.R. Martin has officially endorsed a new stage production titled 'Game of Thrones: The Mad King'. The play, which focuses on the events of Robert's Rebellion, is scheduled to move from Stratford-upon-Avon to London in 2027.
Why it matters
The endorsement highlights the continued expansion of the Game of Thrones franchise into live theater, maintaining cultural relevance for the IP.
If you’re thinking, “Of course George R.R. Martin is going to love Game of Thrones: The Mad King ; it’s based on his work!” you’re forgetting his well-documented feelings about House of the Dragon . Fortunately for those involved in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Westeros-set play , which explores the Robert’s Rebellion period just before the Game of Thrones TV show, the author has given his enthusiastic endorsement. He even took to his Not a Blog, an increasingly rare event these days, to announce the production will be moving from Stratford-upon-Avon, where it opened earlier this summer after a few hiccups , to London.
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