Get tickets here for the Mad Gay King at King's Head Theatre London

Based on real events, The Mad Gay King is a queer retelling of the life and loves of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the infamous 19th century king whose spending knew no bounds!

About Mad Gay King

The young monarch built fairytale castles, staged lavish operas, and ultimately these decadent obsessions led to his deposition by the conservative government on the grounds of homosexual insanity.

This sweepingly romantic world premiere brings together history and contemporary queer culture in a thrilling new production that celebrates the power of fantasy and myth-making as a means of LGBTQ+ survival.

The play stars The Stage Debut Award Winner Elijah Ferreira (Shakespeare’s R&J, Innocence) as King Ludwig II, with David Buttle (Slow Horses, Backstairs Billy) as Richard Hornig, Bernadine Pritchett (The Phantom of the Opera) as Woman, and Thom Tuck (Horrible Histories) as Man.

Show details:

• Performance dates: 3rd October 2024 - 18th October 2024
• Age restrictions: 18+
• Duration: 70 minutes
• Content Warning: This production includes themes of mental illness, suicidal ideation, incidents of antisemitism, PTSD, sex

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