The Mad King Takes the Stage: Game of Thrones Conquers the RSC as House of the Dragon Roars to a Close

Game of Thrones: The Mad King has stormed into the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, marking the first ever stage spin-off of George RR Martin's fantasy juggernaut. The 36-strong ensemble delivers a 3-hour-45-minute prequel set 17 years before the HBO series, charting King Aerys II Targaryen's descent into paranoia and tyranny. Martin himself attended opening night on Saturday, having been heavily involved in production from the start. After seven...