The preview performance of George R. R. Martin’s stage play, *The Mad King*, was cancelled on short notice at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The show, which had been scheduled for Saturday afternoon, was called off just three hours before curtain time, at approximately 4 p.m.

Organizers informed ticket holders that all purchases would be fully refunded, acknowledging the inconvenience caused. However, many attendees had already traveled to Stratford-Upon-Avon, leading to disappointment among fans eager to see the adaptation of Martin’s *Game of Thrones* universe.

The production team has rescheduled the preview for Sunday, with the official opening planned for August 8. No specific reasons for the cancellation were provided at the time, and the organizers have not commented further on the incident. The Mad King is anticipated as a significant addition to the theatrical interpretations of Martin’s work, with expectations high among both theatre enthusiasts and fans of the author’s fantasy series.