The Watermill announces epic summer musical THE LORD OF THE RINGS

The Watermill have announced details of their epic summer musical; a brand-new production of The Lord of the Rings running from 25 July-15 October.

With a book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä and Christopher Nightingale, the production will be set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens so audiences will be immersed in the magical landscape of Tolkien, joining an ensemble cast and large-scale puppets on an epic journey celebrating the power of friendship and common goodness to conquer unimaginable evil. 

Paul Hart said, “We are thrilled to be bringing Bag End to Bagnor this summer with one of the most epic stories ever written.  Our production of The Lord of the Rings will take audiences from the lush idyll of the Shire in our gardens to the darkest depths of the Cracks of Doom. You may be wondering how we’re going to fit this huge show in our 200-seat theatre – come and witness the impossible!”

The Lord of the Rings will be directed by Paul Hart, with design by Simon Kenny. 

Tickets will go on sale to Friends of The Watermill on 15 March, to Watermill email subscribers on 21 March and on general sale on 22 March here.