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Review: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE. Epic story, Epic cast, Epic staging, Epic enjoyment.

Matilda the Musical is getting ready to bring its revolting children on tour through the UK and Ireland. This afternoon, the show's producers announced an open call for youth performers.

Despite mince pies being spotted in supermarkets since September, for many, Christmas in London doesn't really begin until Jack Thorne's adaptation of A Christmas Carol opens at The Old Vic theatre.

Producers GWB Entertainment have announced that Erik Thomson, one of Australia's most loved stars across film, television and theatre, will play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol – Melbourne's new festive tradition.

Producers of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy, have confirmed the Australian cast that will tour Australia in 2025, including Sydney, Perth and Melbourne.

The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale will embark on a new journey as this timeless tale unfolds in this breathtaking theatrical production, playing Theatre Royal Plymouth from 4 – 11 October 2025. Find out how to get tickets to the tour.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL will embark on a major new tour across the UK and Ireland starting October 2025, bringing the acclaimed production to new audiences.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 24 May 2026. See new photos from the production below!

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.

Watch as Sam (Michael Kurowski) and Frodo (Spencer Davis Milford) sing 'Now and for Always' from The Lord of the Rings the Musical, accompanied by Suzanne Hannau, Eileen Doan, Ben Mathew, and Adam Qutaishat. 

Watch Fox 32's Jake Hamilton interview actors Tom Amades (Gandalf) Michael Kurowski (Sam), and Spencer Davis Milford (Frodo) about THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE in the video here.

I think LOTR die-hards will appreciate the world-building and the visual spectacle of this production, but the material needs editing and more focus and refinement on key moments and characters.

Check out production photos from Chicago Shakespeare Theater's The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, running now through September 1.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Watch the trailer!

John Simm will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ beloved production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne at The Old Vic. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns to Melbourne in 2024, bringing festive cheer with its beloved holiday production.

A new cast has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical which is now in its 13th year in London and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre.

The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will premiere in Middle-earth when this eagerly awaited production opens for a strictly limited season at The Civic, Auckland from November 5th.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will transfer this fall to The Civic Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand.

See rehearsal photos and videos for The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.