One ring to rule them all, One ring to find them, One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them…

 Venture into the otherworldly depths of Middle-earth with a brand-new intimate production based on the classic trilogy The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien featuring the music of A.R. Rahman (Bombay Dreams, Slumdog Millionaire), Värttinä and Tony Award winner and Grammy nominated Christopher Nightingale (Matilda the Musical).

As the Hobbits celebrate Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday, he gifts his nephew Frodo his inheritance – including his most precious belonging – a gold ring.

Little does he know that his legacy will confront Frodo with an immense and impossible task; a perilous journey across the darkest realms of Mordor to foil the Dark Lord’s quest for total dominion…….

Bursting out of the theatre and into the Watermill gardens, be immersed in the magical landscape of Tolkien and join an ensemble cast and large-scale puppets on an epic journey celebrating the power of friendship and common goodness to conquer unimaginable evil.

A Celebration For The Lord of The Rings | The Lord Of The Rings A Celebration On Bilbo And Frodo's Birthday As The Show Sells Out At The Watermill Theatre

Production Photographs | The Lord of The Rings is Here!

An Epic Summer with The Lord of the Rings | One ring to rule them all, One ring to find them, One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them…It is going to be an epic summer at The Watermill Theatre...

The Lord of The Rings Workshops | It is going to be an epic summer at the Watermill Theatre, get involved - it's over to you!

The Watermill Theatre Seeks Environmental Partner For The Lord Of The Rings   | The Watermill Theatre is looking for a sponsor or donor to help celebrate the environmental message at the core of its summer musical, a new production of The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings Full Cast is Announced| Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre is thrilled to announce the full cast of their upcoming musical; a brand-new production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, a musical tale based on the classic trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, with book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus and music by A.R. Rahman (Bombay Dreams, Slumdog Millionaire), Värttinä and Tony Award winner and Grammy nominated Christopher Nightingale (Matilda the Musical).

The Watermill Theatre | The Watermill Theatre is one of the UK's most successful regional producing theatres. The Berkshire theatre produces nationally renowned work. Started in 1967 this venue combines a producing theatre situated in an old Victorian paper mill, and excellent restaurant in a tithe barn and fabulous grounds.

The Lord of the Rings | It’s going to be an epic summer at The Watermill Theatre! The Lord of The Rings is here!

Performance Schedule

Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Wed & Sat 2pm
Sun 2.30pm
Accessible Performances

BSL Interpreted Performances 9 Sep 2pm & 8 Oct 2.30pm
Closed Captioning Performances 9 Sep 2pm, 15 Sep 7.30pm & 8 Oct 2.30pm
Audio Described Performances 17 Sep 2.30pm & 7 Oct 2pm with a Touch Tour two hours prior to the performance
Relaxed Performance 1 Oct 2.30pm

Tickets

Tickets from £25

Previews £5 off tickets for performances 25–31 July
Groups 10+ 10% off Band B – E tickets for all performances
Open Access Concession These concessions are for Access Service users who would benefit from booking tickets at this rate

Book Early for the Best Prices

Across our performances, ticket prices may vary according to demand. By booking early, you can secure the best seats at the best price.

The Watermill Theatre
Bagnor,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
RG20 8AE

Administration: 01635 45834
Email: admin@watermill.org.uk

Box Office: 01635 46044
Email: boxoffice@watermill.org.uk

 

Box Office Opening times: 

During performance times 12pm to 6pm, Monday to Saturday 

During non performance times 12pm to 5pm, Monday to Saturday

You can visit the Box Office in-person on performance days from 1pm to the start of the show. 

The Lord of The Rings

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