THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE

Journey to Middle-earth™ in this theatrical reimagining of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved trilogy, as The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale brings Hobbits, Elves, Wizards and more to the Melbourne stage.

This acclaimed production features a dynamic cast of 32 multi-skilled actor-musicians, including Laurence Boxhall as Gollum, Jemma Rix as Galadriel, Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins, and Terence Crawford as Gandalf. Together, they breathe new life into characters loved by generations of readers.

As Frodo Baggins inherits a mysterious gold ring, he’s launched on a legendary journey across Middle-earth to the dark land of Mordor—joined by a Fellowship of unlikely heroes. Told through live music, movement and powerful storytelling, this production celebrates community, courage and friendship.

The score combines original music with live performance, crafted by an acclaimed creative team:

Book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus
Original music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale
Following successful seasons in the UK and US, this Melbourne premiere promises to be a unique experience for Tolkien fans and newcomers alike.