The Hobbit
by Greg Banks
Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien
With music by Thomas Johnson
Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs. However, he somehow finds himself on a magically mystical adventure. Staged with speed and surprises, you’ll be delighted as things change before your very eyes. Discover what happens as Bilbo travels on an epic journey over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures—some who want to eat him, others who turn into dear friends.
"A triumph of storytelling" ~ Milwaukee Journal
“Banks has brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s elaborate world of warring hobbits and trolls and dwarves to the stage with imaginative flair” – Star Tribune
Type: Play or Play with Music (can be performed with or without the music by Tom Johnson)
Pages: 56 pg
Casting Breakdown: 5 actors play all roles
Estimated run time: 2 hours including intermission
Age Recommendation: 6+
Originally commissioned and produced at Children's Theatre Company in 2019
Performance licenses only available for professional productions