Mike Bartlett's King Charles III Extends Reign Over London's West End

Long may he reign over the West End! King Charles III has extended its run at the Wyndham’s Theatre through January 31, 2015. Directed by Rupert Goold, the production had previously been set to end its limited engagement on November 29 after officially opening on September 11. Tim Pigott-Smith will remain in the titular role.

In the future history play by Mike Bartlett, the Queen is dead, and after a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles ascends the throne. The controversial play explores the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy and the conscience of Britain's most famous family.

The cast also includes Oliver Chris, Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Tafline Steen, Lydia Wilson, Katie Brayben and Miles Richardson.

The production originally had an acclaimed run at the Almeida Theatre earlier this year. Next stop Broadway?