HOTA, Home of the Arts is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated stage production The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale is coming to the Gold Coast, the only Queensland stop in the 2025 Australian tour.
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy, the production will come to life on the HOTA stage as fans of the beloved books embark upon the journey through Frodo’s legendary and perilous quest across Middle-earth, experiencing breathtaking performances, stunning visuals and an unforgettable dynamic score.
Having toured in the United Kingdom, the United States and New Zealand, the Australian tour will commence in January 2025, with the production premiering on the Gold Coast stage from 4 July in a Queensland exclusive and in time for winter school holidays.
“We all know how popular The Lord of the Rings has been, and now we get to experience the epic story live on stage right here at HOTA. It’s another Queensland exclusive for the Gold Coast so don’t miss the chance to journey to Middle-earth,” Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said.
“We are thrilled to be bringing this epic stage production, The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, to HOTA on the Gold Coast in an exclusive Queensland season. It’s thrilling to see the incredible development of the dynamic arts and entertainment scene on the Gold Coast and we look forward to bringing many more major productions here in the future.” said from GWB Entertainment.
“During the HOTA season, Queensland theatregoers and fans of the Trilogy are going to experience director Paul Hart’s spectacular, acclaimed production of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, now with a stellar Australian cast”, said Kevin Wallace on behalf of Kevin Wallace Productions and Middle-earth Enterprises.
The production will star some of Australia’s most acclaimed musical theatre performers and actormusicians including Jemma Rix as Galadriel, Ian Stenlake as Saruman, Rob Mallett as Strider and Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins.
“We’re thrilled to bring such an iconic story to the HOTA stage. Featuring world-class theatrics, this production gives fans a brand-new experience unlike anything they’ve seen before, while musical theatre fans all over the world are falling in love with the score and the story. We’re excited to offer this exclusive opportunity for Queensland,” Yarmila Alfonzetti, Heads of Arts and Culture, Experience Gold Coast said.
The talented all-star cast includes:
Laurence Boxhall as Gollum, Andrew Broadbent as Elrond, Hannah Buckley as Pippin, Stefanie Caccamo as Arwen, Rohan Campbell as Boromir, Jeremi Campese as Merry, Ruby Clark as Rosie, Terence Crawford as Gandalf, Wern Mak as Samwise Gamgee, Rob Mallett as Strider, Connor Morel as Gimli, Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins, Conor Neylon as Legolas, Jemma Rix as Galadriel and Ian Stenlake as Saruman.
Completing the production are Georgia Anderson, Gianna Cheung, Nicholas Cunningham, Cameron Davey, Natasha Dumlao, James Frampton, Anthony Garcia, Jonathan Gardner, Matt Hourigan, Esther Lukins, Jayme Jo Massoud, Patrick Schnur, James Whiting and Zayneb Zerzouri.
Acknowledgements
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale is presented in Australia by Kevin Wallace Productions, GWB Entertainment, Middle-earth Enterprises, Tim McFarlane, KHAM Inc., People Entertainment Group, The Watermill Theatre and Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Based upon the Books by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Written and produced under license from Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC (MEE). The Lord of the Rings logo, The Lord of the Rings and the names of characters, events, items and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of MEE and are used under license. All rights reserved. ©2024 Kevin Wallace Limited and Middle-earth Enterprises.
‘The most exhilarating and immersive musical iteration of Middle-earth yet’ – NZ Herald
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale
4 – 20 July 2025
HOTA Theatre, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
Tickets on sale from 10 December.
Experience the magic of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale on the Gold Coast with the exclusive musical event that brings Tolkien's epic adventure to life like never before!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://hota.com.au/whats-on/live/theatre/the-lord-of-the-rings-a-musical-tale
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CONTACT Danielle Ford | 0487 002 022 | ford@hota.com.au
Remy Carmichael | 0403 996 433 | remy@goodhumanspr.com
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