The Mad Gay King

Coming to the stage for the first time, THE MAD GAY KING is playing at the King’s Head Theatre for a limited run this October.

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

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What is The Mad Gay King about?

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.

Ticket Information

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Running Time

70mins

Cast & Creatives

Scott Le Crass (Director), Christopher Adams-Cohen (Writer)

Age Guidance: 18+

Trigger Warning: Mental illness, suicidal ideation, incidents of antisemitism, PTSD, sex

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Venue Information

King’s Head Theatre

115 Upper St, London N1 1QN

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