The Hobbit

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Event The Hobbit
Venue Canberra Theatre, Canberra, ACT
Umbrella Event World's Best Theatre Subscription Season 1997
First Date 9 September 1997
Opening Date 3 September 1997
Last Date 13 September 1997
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Based on the book by J R R Tolkein.
Far over the misty mountains a company of dwarves, an excitable hobbit named Bilbo and Gandalf the legendary wizard huddle, over a secret map. in the dark by a magic light they plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug, the fire breathing dragon. The magical dventure that follows is a thrilling tale of elves, golden treasure, fearsome goblins and terrible trolls that leads to a devastating climax.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Puppetry
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mike Bishop Actor
Gilly McInnes Adaptor
Christine Anketell Director
L Peter Wilson Director
Phillip Millar Puppet Designer
Mark Thompson Set Designer
J R R Tolkien Writer
Resources
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure ACT Heritage Library
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 31849