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Hobbits, Elves and wizards will be present, along with special guest appearances from Gandalf and Frodo, when the exhibition kicks off with a jam-packed family-fun launch party on Saturday, September 30, 10am to 1pm.
They will be invited to play board games and PlayStation games – or participate in crafts – as both hardcore fans and novices alike come together to learn more about the activities and Tolkien’s incredible world. Dramatic models and dioramas on show include The Battle of Helms Deep, concept artwork, as well as theatre, music and movie-inspired memorabilia and prop replicas.The Magic of Middle-earth exhibition also pays tribute to generations of writers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, environmentalists, creators, and game designers the author influenced.
A soundscape includes music by Howard Shore, who composed, orchestrated, conducted, and produced the music of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.Tolkien was an English writer and a professional colleague and friend of Barnsley-born educationalist and Cooper Gallery benefactor Sir Michael Sadler in the 1920’s.During that time, as Vice-Chancellor at The University of Leeds, Sadler created the position of Professor of English Language especially for Tolkien.
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