UK Stage Production ‘Game of Thrones: The Mad King’ Cancellations Spark Frustration Among Ticket Holders

Update: The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has made the decision to cancel the preview performances of ‘Game of Thrones: The Mad King’ at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, leaving ticket holders in a state of frustration.

The production, which was set to begin preview performances on July 20 and open on August 8, has been plagued by last-minute cancellations. The RSC initially cancelled the first week of previews, but reassured fans that the performance for July 25 would go ahead as scheduled. However, in a shocking turn of events, the RSC posted an announcement on Instagram stating that the performance for July 25 has been cancelled as well.

The announcement reads: ‘We have made the difficult decision to cancel the preview performance of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King this evening (Saturday 25 July at 7:15 pm). The decision to cancel performances is always challenging and is only taken after careful consideration of all the options available. We recognise how disappointing this will be for audiences and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.’

According to the RSC, the decision to cancel the performance was made after careful consideration of all options available. The company stated that the production requires additional time to bring the epic and ambitious show to a public audience, citing unforeseen delays.

Ticket holders who were hoping to re-book their attendance are likely out of luck, as the show’s ticket page indicates that all performances through the September 5 closing date are sold out. Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration, with one Reddit user writing: ‘Having booked hotels and paid for travel this is absolutely unacceptable. They are now offering us the chance to rebook, with 0 availability for the remaining run. What a fucking joke.’

The production, inspired by the ‘Robert’s Rebellion’ lore of Martin’s book series, tells the story of the Mad King, Aerys Targaryen, and his descent into madness. The show features a talented cast, including puppetry and movement designers Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, set designer Chloe Lamford, costume designer Georgia McGuinness, lighting designer Jon Clark, composer Will Stuart, and sound designer Tom Gibbons.

The RSC has promised to provide a full and automatic refund to all audience members affected by the cancellation, including any fees paid. However, fans are still reeling from the sudden cancellation, with many expressing their disappointment and frustration on social media.

The RSC has stated that they will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to ticket holders. In the meantime, fans are left to wonder what the future holds for this ambitious production.

Here are some key points to keep in mind:

• The RSC has cancelled the preview performances of ‘Game of Thrones: The Mad King’ at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
• The decision was made after careful consideration of all options available, citing unforeseen delays.
• Ticket holders are likely out of luck, as the show’s ticket page indicates that all performances through the September 5 closing date are sold out.
• The RSC has promised to provide a full and automatic refund to all audience members affected by the cancellation, including any fees paid.