Embark on a stunning new journey, as The Lord of the Rings unfolds in a breathtaking and critically acclaimed live stage production to capture our hearts and imaginations, like never before.
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be immersed in the world of Middle-earth™, in the company of Hobbits, as J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy of books, The Lord of the Rings is brought to life, in an award-winning musical theatre event featuring spectacular world-class theatrics and captivating live music.
The stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy, will arrive at Crown Theatre in Perth this March.
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.
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will journey to Middle-earth™ in the company of Hobbits, as J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy of books The Lord of the Rings is brought to life on stage by a cast of multi-skilled actor-musicians, in a theatrical event that celebrates community, courage and camaraderie.
“It is thrilling to have this stellar group of Australian theatre performing from January 2025, when Middle-earth comes to Australia!” said Kevin Wallace of Kevin Wallace Productions.
Australian producer Torben Brookman from GWB Entertainment added: “We’ve assembled some of the best actors, musicians, and musical theatre talent from across Australia to bring this epic tale to life on stage. This company of extraordinary storytellers will share one of the most beloved stories of our generation live on-stage, all-around Australia, for the very first time.”
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale had its initial production at The Watermill Theatre in the United Kingdom, and US premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, receiving rave reviews with The Guardian proclaiming it ‘The Greatest Show on Middle-earth’ and WhatsOnStage declaring ‘Tolkien would have been so proud.’
As the Hobbits celebrate Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday in the Shire, he gifts his nephew Frodo his most precious belonging – a gold ring. This fateful moment launches Frodo on a legendary and perilous quest across Middle-earth to the darkest realms of Mordor, to vanquish evil with his loyal Fellowship. The dynamic score is performed live by the company on stage, weaving together original music with storytelling.
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale features a book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna (Maddie, La Cava) and Matthew Warchus (Groundhog Day) and original music by Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman (Bombay Dreams, Slumdog Millionaire), Finnish folk band Värttinä, and Tony Award winner Christopher Nightingale (Matilda the Musical).
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale plays at Crown Theatre, Perth – From March 19 – April 6
Bookings – https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/3174245?venueId=304372&did=lotr
