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Tol' Tales: A Charity Reading Of 'The Lord of the Rings'

by David Yates

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About the show

I've decided to read J.R.R. Tolkien's epic 'The Lord of the Rings' for my partner, who has never read the books. As this wonderful piece of art has influenced me in countless ways, I can't imagine a world (Middle Earth, or otherwise) without it. So, I thought I'd try and raise some money for those struggling to make their own magic due to the coronavirus outbreak!