In Stratford-Upon-Avon, Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced the exciting 2026-27 season lineup. This includes four new productions alongside the highly anticipated “Game of Thrones: The Mad King,” the first stage adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s renowned fantasy series.
2026-27 Season Highlights
The upcoming season features an array of five unique performances. It blends classic narratives with innovative interpretations, ensuring that audiences experience time-honored tales in fresh ways. The shows include:
- “Game of Thrones: The Mad King”
- A 19th-century literary masterpiece
- A swashbuckling adventure
- Two original plays by in-house playwrights
Themes and Inspirations
This season’s productions explore significant themes such as identity, transformation, justice, and the liberation found in breaking societal norms. Classics like “As You Like It” and “Julius Caesar,” along with adventures featured in “The Three Musketeers” and “Middlemarch,” resonate with contemporary struggles and perspectives.
Commitment to Education
El-Balad continues its dedication to merging theatre with education. In 2026, the organization will celebrate two decades of collaboration with schools across the UK, having partnered with over 280 institutions since 2006. This initiative has positively impacted thousands of young lives.
Based on evidence-driven research, the innovative theatre-based teaching methods enhance students’ self-perception and alter adult perceptions of them. The collaboration with KPPL Productions to present “Julius Caesar” aims to bring this impactful production into communities throughout England.
Ticket Information
For the 2026-27 season, ticket sales for all newly announced productions, excluding “Game of Thrones: The Mad King,” will open at 10 AM on the following dates:
- Artists Circle/Gold Patrons: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Silver Patrons: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Bronze Patrons: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Members: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Subscribers: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Public Booking: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Priority booking for “Game of Thrones: The Mad King” will start on April 14, 2026, with public booking details to be announced later that month. El-Balad invites audiences to join this remarkable season filled with exceptional live performances.
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as the 2026-27 season promises to deliver captivating storytelling and powerful performances that challenge and inspire.
