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The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale is coming to Sydney & Perth!
It's time to take a trip to Middle-earth™! The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy beloved by generations of readers, will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre, Sydney from 7 January 2025.
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, will make its Australian debut this January at Sydney’s State Theatre, before heading to Crown Theatre, Perth in March.
The production arrives on Australian shores following the 70th anniversary of the publication of The Fellowship of the Ring. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will see the full trilogy of books ‘The Lord of the Rings’ brought to life on stage by a cast of multi-skilled actor-musicians, in a theatrical event that celebrates the sweeping fantasy epic.
“THE MOST EXHILARATING AND IMMERSIVE MUSICAL ITERATION OF MIDDLE-EARTH YET”
NZ HERALD
“FROM VISCERAL DANCE BATTLES TO FRIGHTENINGLY REALISTIC PUPPETRY, THIS MUSICAL TALE UNIQUELY TOLD THROUGH THE EYES OF THE HOBBITS WILL LEAVE FANS AGAPE.”
NZ HERALD
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale has received rave reviews. At its initial production at The Watermill Theatre in the United Kingdom, the Mail on Sunday called it ‘Something rather wizard” and The Guardian proclaimed it ‘The Greatest Show on Middle-earth™’.
What is The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale about?
The musical celebrates one of the most famous stories written – but with a musical twist.
As the Hobbits mark Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday in the Shire, Bilbo gifts his nephew Frodo a priceless gold ring. This pivotal gift sets Frodo on an epic, perilous journey across Middle-earth™ to the dark lands of Mordor, where he must battle evil with the help of his devoted Fellowship.
“WE WEREN’T JUST PART OF THE SHOW. WE WERE PART OF THE SAME JOURNEY, SAME TALE, SAME WORLD.”
NZ HERALD
What kind of music is to be expected?
Showgoers are in with a treat as the musical tells the iconic story-line as the vibrant, folk-inspired score is performed live on stage, blending original music with the narrator. The musical features a book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna known for their work in Maddie and La Cava, aswell as Matthew Warchus who gained fame for Groundhog Day.
“IT WAS LIKE BEING AMONG FRIENDS WHEN VISITING THE PLACE YOU GREW UP IN. IT FELT FAMILIAR.”
NZ HERALD
“THE MUSIC WAS MIND-BLOWING.”
NZ HERALD
Likewise, original music by Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman who worked on iconic productions such as Bombay Dreams and Slumdog Millionaire. To add even more charm they have music from Finnish folk band Värttinä, and Tony Award winner Christopher Nightingale of Matilda the Musical.
Meet the cast!
Stepping into the shoes of the characters beloved by generations of readers, are some
of Australia’s most talented and acclaimed musical theatre performers and actor-musicians, with Laurence Boxhall as Gollum, Andrew Broadbent as Elrond, Hannah
Buckley as Pippin, Stefanie Caccamo as Arwen, Rohan Campbell as Boromir, Jeremi
Campese as Merry, Ruby Clark as Rosie, Terence Crawford as Gandalf, Wern Mak as Samwise Gamgee, Rob Mallett as Strider, Connor Morel as Gimli, Rarmian Newton as
Frodo Baggins, Conor Neylon as Legolas, Jemma Rix as Galadriel and Ian Stenlake as
Saruman.
Completing the company of thirty-two is Georgia Anderson, Gianna Cheung, Nicholas
Cunningham, Cameron Davey, Natasha Dumlao, James Frampton, Anthony Garcia,
Jonathan Gardner, Matt Hourigan, Esther Lukins, Jayme Jo Massoud, Patrick
Schnur, James Whiting and Zayneb Zerzouri.
Learn more about the Australian cast here.
So, what are you waiting for? Secure your tickets now.
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Previews 7 & 8 January only $79*. A handling fee of $10.18 per transaction applies. Subject to availability.
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