THE LORD OF THE RINGS, the first major stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkiens classic trilogy, will receive its British and European Premiere when it opens in London this Summer. THE LORD OF THE RINGS will open in the West End at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Tuesday 19 June, following previews from 9 May. This follows the 70th anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. [More]