Lord of the Rings: The Musical (No Joke!)

[narfforc]

I must say to counter some of the negative comments this musical has received, that I found it to be fantastic. However one must approach it with an open mind remembering that this is another medium, the artwork portrayed by various artists deviates from the descriptions Tolkien gives in his work, the BBC Radio play deviated from the book, the films of both Baksi and Jackson also deviated from the book, the musical is just another interpretation. I say all this as a reader of Tolkiens works for over forty years, I am no film fan (though I enjoyed them greatly), nor am I overly fond of Everything with Lord of the Rings plastered all over it, but I pronounce judgement once I have experienced the offending articles and not by denouncing without knowledge of the said thing. I can understand peoples apprehension of something that says Musical after it, and that this can bring to bear preconceived ideas on the subject, but this is the same as Germaine Greer saying she hates The Lord of the Rings without reading it.

[davem]

Just bought the Official Stage Companion in my local Waterstones. All looks very impressive....

[Sauron the White]

Is there anyone here who both saw the play in Toronto and the current one in London? I did see the one in Toronto and did not like it very much and actually found much of it to be something close to a laughable satire. Are there noticable differences in this production?

[Gothbogg the Ripper]

Originally Posted by narfforc

I must say to counter some of the negative comments this musical has received, that I found it to be fantastic. However one must approach it with an open mind remembering that this is another medium, the artwork portrayed by various artists deviates from the descriptions Tolkien gives in his work, the BBC Radio play deviated from the book, the films of both Baksi and Jackson also deviated from the book, the musical is just another interpretation. I say all this as a reader of Tolkiens works for over forty years, I am no film fan (though I enjoyed them greatly), nor am I overly fond of Everything with Lord of the Rings plastered all over it, but I pronounce judgement once I have experienced the offending articles and not by denouncing without knowledge of the said thing. I can understand peoples apprehension of something that says Musical after it, and that this can bring to bear preconceived ideas on the subject, but this is the same as Germaine Greer saying she hates The Lord of the Rings without reading it.

So, can I assume by this that it was you who left me that message?

[narfforc]

Sorry Gothbog I don't know what message, I always leave my name on everything I write, have you had a Negrep?, if so it wasn't me.

[davem]

Halfir over on the Plaza pointed me toward this review by Angie of Daeron's Books

http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/gig-re...icleid=2941191

I'd like to go see the thing. I've been very inpressed by the pictures & video clips I've seen, & am eagerly awaiting the recording.

That said, in my heart I'd have preferred something smaller, which could tour. I have a yearning for something along the lines of the Mystery Plays.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Thanks for sharing that review, davem! I am in the process of convincing someone else to join me for Oxonmoot and the musical, and this should help! (No, I won't divulge a name yet - when all is decided, that person can announce it h/self. )