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Don’t miss the fascinating retelling of King Ludwig II, The Mad King.
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When Richard Hornig, a stable master with a secret, arrives at the court of King Ludwig II, the young monarch’s most decadent obsessions are ignited—placing the future of his kingdom, his legacy, and even his sanity at the edge of a dangerous precipice.

Based on true events, THE MAD GAY KING is a queer retelling of the life and love of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, an infamous 19th century monarch who funded the operas of Richard Wagner, built a flight of fairy tale castles, and was ultimately deposed by his conservative government on the grounds of homosexual insanity.

This sweepingly romantic World Premiere, presented by An Accomplished Woman Productions and directed by Scott Le Crass (Rose, Buff), marks the UK debut of playwright Christopher Adams-Cohen. Integrating its historical sources with elements of the contemporary queer underground, this thrilling new production is a celebration of the enduring power of fantasy and mythmaking as a means of LGBTQ+ survival.

Upcoming Performance Times

Thursday10 October 2024
Friday11 October 2024
Saturday12 October 2024
Monday14 October 2024
Tuesday15 October 2024
Wednesday16 October 2024
Thursday17 October 2024
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Age restriction

This production is recommended for ages 18+

Running time

70 minutes

Performance dates

3 - 19 October 2024

Content

Content Warning: mental illness, suicidal ideation, incidents of antisemitism, PTSD, sex

Venue Information

King's Head Theatre
115 Upper St, Islington, LondonN1 1QN
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