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Director Matthew Warchus is juggling a £12.5m budget, a cast of 50 and the biggest show the West End has seen. The Lord of the Rings just has to work on stage, he says.... more
As terrifying creatures rampaged down the aisles at the West End preview of the £25m The Lord of the Rings musical, women screamed and ran for the lobby.... more
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Auditions are being held to find 20 hobbits for the stage show of The Lord Of The Rings - and being under 5ft 7in and boasting hairy toes will be a distinct advantage.... more
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