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The Lord of the Rings

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime when J. R. R. Tolkien's beloved classic comes to the stage.

Date 22.08.2024 18.00 - 11.01.2025 13.00

VenueTampere Hall, Main auditorium

The Lord of the Rings

Information

Ella Mettänen (Frodo). Photo: Mikko Karsisto

All performances are fully booked, but availability may still change. Be sure to check back regularly, as tickets may become available.

Tampere Theatre & Tampere Hall proudly present: The Lord of the Rings

Tampere Theatre and Tampere Hall invite you to the adventure of a lifetime when J. R. R. Tolkien’s beloved classic The Lord of the Rings™ will see its world premiere on stage of Tampere Hall’s Main Auditorium on August 23, 2024. This unique production combines unforgettable theatre, original music composed by Tuomas Kantelinen and played by the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as amazing circus performances by Sorin Sirkus.

Hobbits, Elves, Orcs, Ents, and other characters come to life when J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy adventure The Lord of the Rings™ is brought onto the stage in a whole new way. The theatrical masterpiece produced by Tampere Theatre and Tampere Hall is directed by Mikko Kanninen and, based on Kersti Juva’s Finnish translation, adapted for the stage by Sami Keski-Vähälä.

Starring in the main roles are e.g. Ella Mettänen (Frodo), Antti Reini (Aragorn), Ville Majamaa (Gandalf) and Risto Korhonen (Gollum). There are a total of 34 performances between August 22, 2024 and January 11, 2025. Tickets are on sale at Tampere Theatre, Tampere Hall, and Lippu.fi ticket sales channels.

Duration approximately 4 hours 15 minutes including two intermissions. The performance is recommended for ages 7 and up.

Light and sound effects and theatrical smoke are used during the performance.

Photography as well as video and sound recording are prohibited.

Production by Tampere Theatre & Tampere Hall

The Lord of the Rings™ and the characters, items, events, and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC used under license by Tampere Theatre and Tampere Hall. All rights reserved. Represented by Nordic Drama Corner.

Official trailer: The Lord of the Rings in Tampere

English subtitles

Arttu Soilumo (Galadriel). Photo: Mikko Karsisto

The Lord of the Rings™ is performed in Finnish. All performances are subtitled in English and Finnish. You can follow the subtitles with the subtitle application Subtitle Mobile on your own smartphone.

Tickets

Elina Rintala (Gimli), Ville Majamaa (Gandalf), Antti Reini (Aragorn), Lasse Viitamäki (Legolas), Elisa Piispanen (Merri), Annuska Hannula (Pippin). Photo: Mikko Karsisto

Tickets 85,50/75,50/65,50 € 
Pensioners 84/74/64 €
Students and under 25-year-olds 75,50/65,50/55,50 €

Please be prepared to present the certificate entitling you to the discount ticket (e.g. student card) to the Tampere Hall staff.

Performances

Tommi Raitolehto (Boromir), Antti Reini (Aragorn). Photo: Mikko Karsisto

The Team

Risto Korhonen (Gollum). Photo: Maria Atosuo

Ask for a group offer

If your party includes 10 or more people
you can ask for a group offer:
ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi
tel. 03 243 4501 (Mon to Fri from 10 am to 4 pm)

Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City, Visit Tampere Laura Vanzo
Kuva | Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere

Complement your experience by staying under the same roof

The Courtyard Tampere City hotel, attached to Tampere Hall, offers the perfect experience. When you book accommodation for your visit through us, you get partner rates. Welcome to enjoy yourself!

Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere