Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch Radio Drama

Ban Galpsi speaks to a hobbit host of archers, rallied to aid the Men of Fornost. Our first Tale from the Red Book sees these brave halflings journeying north to do battle against the Witch-king of Angmar and his terrible host in the War in the North to fight

Welcome to Room for a Little More- A Peek Behind the Scenes of Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch.

In this second episode we are audience to behind the scenes tales from Joy (Mrs. Boffin AND Juniper Whitfurrows), Nicole (Daisy Boffin) and Matthew (Fastred). Sit back and enjoy just some of the hidden gems from three stars of Concerning Hobbits.

Our beautiful title card created by the magnificent Alaina Hemlall.

To see behind the scenes footage and for more BTS glimpses of the drama follow Concerning Hobbits on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/

Join the Drama and return to Middle-earth and the Shire in Chapter One of Concerning Hobbits.

In Part Two, we follow Elanor and Fastred ("Ted" for short) to the Shire's Capital city, Michel Delving.

Elanor is bound to treat with Mayor Hob Whitfoot over the rights to Bag End in order to keep the special abode in her family's possession. Unbeknownst to her, foul play is involved, but with the help of her loving Fastred, old friend Junie Whitfurrows, and a providential visit from her Samdad she's got more than a fighting chance to beat the spiteful mayor's ill intentions.

Elanor's blossoming story-telling prowess on display, we learn of the eventful (and sorrowful) history between the Gamgees and Whitfoots, revealing the origins of Elanor's current predicament.

Piqued by the curious eyes of a hobbit in a majestic portrait in Town Hole and many nostalgic reunions, Elanor finds herself pulled back to the Red Book and the stories of her youth.

And what's more, she feels a magical call to get lost again and return to the great tales and days of old.

Cast:

(In Order of Apphearance)

Matthew Johnson… Fastred of Greenholm

Macey Gloria… Elanor Gardner 

Sarah Smith… Firiel Fairbairn

Winifred Susanne Smith... Young Elanor

Charlotte Smith... Young Frodo-lad

Ruth Smith... Young Rosie-lass

Ezra Kirk… Samdad Gamgee

Joy Donovan… Juniper Whitfurrows

Lane Smith... Mayor Hob Whitfoot

Michael Charles... Ban Galpsi

Jake Hodgson… Sound Design/Editor

Original Music Composed and Performed by

Rebecca Rovny and Luke Smith

⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebeccarovnyviolin/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/longview_shortwave/⁠

Script Written by Lane Smith

Adapted from the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien

Original artwork created by the magnificent Dan Rossi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danrossidraws/⁠

Original fonts and title cards created by the brilliant Alaina Hemlall.

Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch is a radio drama presented by smithology productions and Seventh Age Studios.

Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch is proudly produced by:

Co-Producers:

Micah Derry

Josh Dalki

Kelly Wahl

Scott Flemming

Alex Wills

Producers:

Seth Moldenhauer

Erin Neuhoff

Amanda Pollack

Jordan Schmedake

Steven Schroeder

All are invited to becoming producers of our radio drama at

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Join the Drama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/

Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch is a fan project, adapted from and inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. It has neither endorsement from nor official affiliation with the Tolkien Estate nor any of its enterprises or entities. 

Welcome to Room for a Little More- A Peek Behind the Scenes of Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch.

In this first episode we are audience to behind the scenes tales from Rebecca (Queen Arwen Undómiel), Chad (King Elessar Telcontar) and Macey (Elanor Gardner). Sit back and enjoy just some of the hidden gems from three stars of Concerning Hobbits.

To hear more of Rebecca's beautiful music follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rebeccarovnyviolin/

For more of Chad's musical career follow his bands on Instagram- Mosant: https://www.instagram.com/mosantband/

Dioptra: https://www.instagram.com/dioptramusic/

For more of Macey's marvelous creative endeavours follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brineandbooks/ and head to https://marvelofmarvels.substack.com/ to join her substack.

Our beautiful title card created by the magnificent Alaina Hemlall.

To see behind the scenes footage and for more BTS glimpses of the drama follow Concerning Hobbits on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/

Join the Drama and return to Middle-earth and the Shire in Chapter One of Concerning Hobbits.

In Part One, we join Elanor Gardner in the Fourth Age- the Days of Peace.

Elanor, having just seen her Samdad off into the West, is about to welcome her very own firstborn baby. Along with her loving husband Fastred of Greenholm (“Ted” for short), they turn their eyes to the future and prepare to move back in to Bag End.

But an unexpected issue with the deed and a summons from Mayor Hob Whitfoot to the village of Michel Delving leads them back west to the Capital of the Shire.

This nostalgic journey stirs memories from Elanor’s youth and we’re quickly whisked into a tale worthy of the Red Book.

This chapter will be continued in Part Two- coming soon!

Cast:

(In Order of Apphearance)

Ezra Kirk… Samdad Gamgee

Macey Gloria… Elanor Gardner 

Sarah Smith… Firiel Fairbairn

Matthew Johnson… Fastred of Greenholm

Nicole Whittaker… Daisy Boffin

Joy Donovan… Mrs. Boffin

Chandler Hoffert… King Elessar Telcontar

Rebecca Rovny… Queen Arwen Undómiel

Lottie Kirk… Rosie Gamgee (née Cotton)

Jake Hodgson… Sound Design/Editor

Original Music Composed and Performed by

Rebecca Rovny and Luke Smith

https://www.instagram.com/rebeccarovnyviolin/

https://www.instagram.com/longview_shortwave/

Script Written by Lane Smith

Adapted from the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien

Elvish translations from this episode:

Na vedui! Le suilon, mellon!

(At last! I greet you, friend!)

Mae Govannen!

(You are well met!)

Ni lassui!

(Thank you!/I am glad!)

Êl síla erin lû e-govaned vîn.

(A star shines on the hour of our meeting.)

Pedig edhellen, Sam?

(You speak elvish, Sam?)

Pedin i phith in anirón, a nin ú-cheniathog!

(I can say what I wish, and you won’t understand me!)

Panthael

(Full-wise)

Ú-bedin edhellen…

(I don’t speak elvish…)

Ma!

(Good!)

Bain.

(Beautiful.)

Melui…

(Lovely…)

Special thanks to Chad Bornholdt for his knowledge of the Elvish tongues and the wonderful pronunciation coaching he provided our cast!

Original artwork created by the magnificent Dan Rossi https://www.instagram.com/danrossidraws/

Original fonts and title cards created by the brilliant Alaina Hemlall.

Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch is a radio drama presented by smithology productions and Seventh Age Studios.

Join the Drama on Instagram

Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch is a fan project, adapted from and inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. It has neither endorsement from nor official affiliation with the Tolkien Estate nor any of its enterprises or entities. 

At year’s end, join us on an adventure of tales previously untold as we follow Elanor Gardner, first and fair born of Samdad and Mother Rose Gamgee, as she embarks on the great quest of her life- the Keeping of the Red Book of Westmarch.