SHOW DETAILS
Congress Theatre
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 April 2010
Watch the trailer by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
Join our intrepid hero Bilbo Baggins on an adventure of a lifetime and encounter; Wizards, giant spiders, eagles, Trolls, a huge dragon, a treasure trove beyond belief and a very special ring in this spectacular stage adaptation of one of the world’s favourite stories.
Middle Earth is stunningly brought to life in this full scale production which is action packed and filled with amazing stage effects.
This is event theatre at its finest. Become immersed in a fantasy world and meet; Thorin Oakenshield, exiled King of the Dwarfs, as he attempts to retrieve his crown and treasure from the lonely mountain and from the dangerous and ever watchful dragon, Smaug. Plus Gandalf the grey a Wizard of immense power and not forgetting of course treasure seeker Bilbo and a strange little character called Gollum…
Travel with these extraordinary characters on their quest through the Misty Mountains as they battle wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms.
This West End production has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike and is directed by Roy Marsden, known to many for his portrayal of Inspector Dalgleish in the PD James television series.
If you’ve seen the Lord of the Rings films you will love this live version of the precursor of this trilogy. Don’t miss it.
Some scenes may be mildly frightening for children aged under eight.
Please note the Sunday matinee performance of The Hobbit has been cancelled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZngS-bkpFY
Eves: 7.30pm Thurs & Sat Mats: 2.30pm Sun Mat 3.00pm Captioned Performance Thursday 15 April, 7.30pm
Tues - Thurs all perfs: £12.50, £16.50, £19.00 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children) £56.00 Fri, Sat & Sun all perfs £15.50, £19.50, £22.00 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children) £68.00