Lord of the Rings in 90 mins!
2026 seasons:
9 – 25 January 2026, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, part of Anthony Harper Summer Theatre
27 March – 11 April 2026, Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
The Lord of the Rings in 90 Minutes is a hilarious spin on Tolkien’s epic trilogy.
Calling all elves, orcs and halflings! Buckle up for a glorious, laugh a minute journey into Middle Earth (and back again).
Rollicking Entertainment (from 2025 hit, The Complete Voyage of the RMS Titanic) returns, as three actors and a musician attempt the impossible – to retell the famous trilogy in one outrageous live experience!
Complete with battles, LOTR bingo and a banging early noughties soundtrack, expect an evening filled with irreverent delight.
The influential Lord of the Rings film series changed the face of tourism in Aotearoa forever. Now it’s time for a version that delivers live music, ridiculous impersonations, and local jokes.
All ages are welcome, although these shows are best enjoyed by ages 12 years and over.
Reviews
“A hugely entertaining and well-produced show… quality madcap fantasy comedy”
– Flat City Field Notes
“Hilarious, fast-paced and gloriously unhinged… you’d be mad not to go and see it”
– Backstage Christchurch
Darlene Mohekey – Creator/Performer
Daniel Pengelly – Creator/Performer
Lizzie Tollemache – Creator/Performer
Molloy – Technician/Sound Design
Criss Grueber – Musician/Performer
Chris Reddington – Set Design and Construction
Christy Lassen – Prop Supply and Manufacture
Sonya Li-McHenry – Production Intern
With special thanks to Kim Te Pairi Garrett, Penny Ashton, Brendon Bennetts and David Ladderman.
