The Madness of George III

By Alan Bennett

Directed by Kim Dyas & Veronika Wilson

Performances: Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 October 2026

7.45pm plus 3pm matinee on Saturday 24

Putney Arts Theatre Main Auditorium (145 seats)

ABOUT THE PLAY:

We have lost America, we may lose the King.

The nation stands on the brink of constitutional crises: when those who rule are no longer fit for the job, what does power look like?  Who gets to make decisions in their absence?

In Bennett’s beautifully wrought portrayal of George III, divine right meets the frailty of the human body.  His exploration of the King’s first significant period of mental illness is as tender as it is brutal, as humour counterpoises the horrors of 18^th Century medicine.  The Madness of George III examines kingship, identity, health and the tensions between public and private life with wit and a deftness of touch.

Originally performed at the National Theatre in 1991 before embarking on a tour of the UK and USA, the play was adapted for the screen and released in 1994 under the title The Madness of King George.

This amateur production of "The Madness of George III" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Age recommendation 13+

Content information: Contains themes of mental illness and scenes of medicalised torture

Cast:

(alphabetical order by actor)

Alex Bell - Robert Fulke Greville  

Alex Murphy - Dr Francis Willis 

Alexa Adam - Mrs Armistead/Dr Ida Macalpine

Ben Smart - Colonel Charles Fitzroy  

Carole Stewart  - Sir George Baker 

Chris Routledge – Ensemble

Colin Rogal - Edmund Burke  

Craig Barrett - Ensemble  

David Kelly - Lord Chancellor Thurlow 

Denis Lyons - Ensemble  

Edward Ogilve - Henry Dundas 1st Viscount Melville  

Gemma Willis -Lady Pembroke/Margaret Nicholson

Jago Wainwright - Braun  

Joseph Vance - William Pitt the Younger 

Louise Elliker - Queen Charlotte  

Luke Sullivan – Papandiek

Mike Lahiffe - Charles James Fox

Murray Deans - Duke of York  

Peter Singer - George III  

Rob Wallis - Richard Brinsley Sheridan  

Sarah Kitchen - Sir Lucas Pepys 

Sharon Czudak - Dr Richard Warren 

Terry Oakes - Sir Selby Markham  

Tim Iredale - Prince of Wales 

Tim Taylor - Sir Boothby Skrymshir  

Twana Omer - Fortnum  

Creative and Crew:

Directors - Kim Dyas & Veronika Wilson

Production Manager - Sarah Jillings

Stage Manager - Paul Tierney

Lighting Design - Martin Jessop

Stage Design - Rich Evans

Costume - Simon Crump

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

There are always other ways to be involved in the production other than auditioning.  

Backstage opportunities available include:

·         Lighting operator

·         Set construction

·         Assistant stage manager

·         Sound operator

·         Costume assistants

·         Hair and make up assistants

Please get in touch with the directors if you are interested in getting involved.

You can get in touch with the directors Kim Dyas & Veronika Wilson with any questions you may have by emailing george3.ptc@gmail.com