Swindon24 reported on Tuesday 16 June 2026 that Parody of the Rings, presented by The Production Garden, was coming to the Town Gardens Bowl, the open-air stage in Town Gardens in Swindon's Old Town, for one night on Friday 19 June.
What is the show?
It is a comedy retelling of the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy. In the story, a film marathon goes wrong when the DVDs disappear, and the cinema's ushers have to act out the saga live on stage using only the film soundtracks, imagination and improvisation. The cast play hobbits, elves, wizards and orcs, and the audience is drawn into the action. The show had already toured across the UK.
What did the parish council say?
Councillor John Firmin, who chairs South Swindon Parish Council's events working party, said: "Town Gardens Bowl is one of Swindon's most unique outdoor venues, and we're delighted to welcome Parody of the Rings".
Organisers encouraged people to book ahead through the Town Gardens website, towngardens-swindon.co.uk. The report did not give a start time or ticket prices.
Source: Swindon24.
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