Text on the centre-right says "Schulich Children's Plays The Hobbit". On the left, Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf stand together as they look out over the mountainous landscape before them. Bilbo is wearing a brown travelling cloak and holding a walking stick. Gandalf is wearing a tattered grey robe, large wizard's hat and is hold a large wooden staff.

Richard Lee and Tim Campbell. Photo: Dariane Sanche.

Avon Theatre

April 21 – October 23 |

Opens May 30

Family

THE HOBBIT™

Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien

Adapted by Kim Selody

Licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises

Directed by Pablo Felices-Luna

Audience Advisory »

Trolls, treasure and true courage

Bilbo Baggins is reluctantly swept from his cozy Hobbit Hole into a perilous quest across Middle-earth to help a band of Dwarves reclaim their home under the Lonely Mountain, from a treacherous Dragon. Faced with Trolls, Goblins and a mysterious magic ring, he discovers that true courage often lies in the most unlikely of hearts.

The play “The Hobbit” being presented in this production is adapted for the stage by Kim Selody from the book entitled “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien. The play is being presented by permission under license from Middle-earth Enterprises. All rights are reserved. No part of the Play may be performed, recorded or reproduced in any form except with the express written consent of Middle-earth Enterprises.

MEIGHEN FORUM EVENTS

CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Scenes from the first rehearsal of The Hobbit. Photography by Ann Baggley.

Costume Designer Christine Urquhart gestures to inspiration photos pinned up on a board. The photos include colourful and loose clothing, long hair styles and beards, and vintage trading cards.

Ting-Huan 挺歡 Christine Urquhart presents the costume designs at the first rehearsal of The Hobbit. Photography by Ann Baggley.

An up close look at a set maquette, which features several large, semi-circular pieces that frame the stage.

Set design by Lorenzo Savoini. Photography by Ann Baggley.

Director Pablo Felices-Luna proudly displays his card collection of various creatures, characters and elements from The Hobbit.

Pablo Felices-Luna at the first rehearsal of The Hobbit. Photography by Ann Baggley.

In the foreground on the right is the large dragon puppet head of Smaug. The head has red scales, sharp yellowed teeth and long horns. In the background on the left are piles of treasure on carts and a board with costume designs.

The puppet head of Smaug the Dragon on display at the first rehearsal of The Hobbit. Created by Matthew Burges, Props Department. Photography by Ann Baggley.