Game Of Thrones: The Mad King, RST, Stratford, until 5th September, Five stars *****Michael Shaeffer as King Aerys II Targaryen. There can be scant dispute that The Mad King is a gift for those who consider GOT the GOAT. That said, The Mad King stands up well as a one-off spectacle for sceptics and addicts alike. Thankfully, the Mad King largely succeeds on all fronts, the uninitiated bedazzled by a multitude of brilliantly staged battles, skirmishes and jousts, each handsomely choreographed. Photos: Johan PerssonIt’s worth mentioning at this point that The Mad King is really only about two things - birth and death.