The folks from Kevin Wallace Ltd write: Kevin Wallace, producer of the eagerly anticipated stage version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, is the latest guest at the Balcony on the West End series of interviews at the Theatre Museum, London. [More]
Month: October 2004
The folks from Kevin Wallace Ltd write: Kevin Wallace, producer of the eagerly anticipated stage version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, is the latest guest at the Balcony on the West End series of interviews at the Theatre Museum, London.
Hosted by Paul Webb, the interview runs from 6 to 7pm on Friday November 12.
There will be a question and answer session with the audience in the last 20 minutes, as well as an informal drink at the Theatre Museum’s pay bar afterwards.
November 12 will be a fascinating first-opportunity to hear about the creation of what promises to be 2005’s mega musical – an insight into the process of turning the much-loved Tolkien trilogy of novels into an epic theatrical event.
This first live forum with the producer of THE LORD OF THE RINGS has already attracted considerable attention – a must for Tolkien fans – and marks the last of the 2004 Balcony on the West End season.
Theatre Museum: 1e, Tavistock St, London, WC2E 7PR.: Tel: 020 7943 4700
Elvis Presley has come top of a list of the highest-earning dead celebrities, with an annual income of $40m (£22m). Fans of The King have continued to snap up merchandise and visit his Graceland home 27 years after his death. Peanuts cartoon creator Charles Schulz was in second place on the list, complied by influential US business website Forbes.com. Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien was in third, making the top three unchanged for the second year in a row. Thanks to ShelaghC for the link! [More]
In celebration of the Lord of the Rings 50th anniversary, Ted Nasmith presents slides of his paintings from the new edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to the trilogy. Nasmith was commissioned for twenty-six new paintings. He will be at ‘Bound to Read’ in St. Paul, MN today (Oct 26th). Follow this link to see his next stop! [More]
anonymous writes: I attended the book signing and slide show presentation in Shorwood on Sunday. Ted is a quiet man, but very interesting to listen to. The insight he gives into a book that some have found difficult to read is inspiring. I know I have a renewed interest in reading the book again after seeing his slideshow and hearing him talk. It’s especially interesting to see some of the sketches and concepts that have not yet made it into full blown paintings. I hope that some of them will see the light of day, they are wonderful. I highly encourage anyone in the cities he is coming to in the next week to make the time to go and see him. It will be worth your effort. [More]
Calling all scholars and students of Tolkien, fantasy, mythology and anyone interested in creative writing! Hall of Fire staff are delighted to announce that author Anne Petty will be our special guest during our scheduled HoF chat on Sunday, November 7 at 2:00 P.M. EST.
Ms Petty will be sharing her views on Tolkien as a myth-based writer, as well as ideas for those writing their own mythopoeic fiction. She will also be answering our questions on Tolkien, mythology and creative writing, especially creating characters and world-building. All are welcome to join us on the day, or if you’d like to submit your question in advance you can do that too! [More]