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Emerald
@emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
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Theatre and linguistics enthusiast. Keeper of the Tolkien stage adaptations performance calendar. she/her
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Emerald @emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social · Nov 17
I've been here for three days and haven't even introduced myself yet...!

✨️ Emerald, she/her
🗣 German, English, Latin
🎭 plays, musicals, rock operas! My fav is Les Mis.
📚 fantasy, esp Tolkien
⚔️ area of expertise: stage adaptations of Tolkien's works. I keep a monthly performance calendar ✨️
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mgcoco.bsky.social
Tolkien bluesky! 🧝🏼‍♀️✨ With the holiday shopping season coming up, let’s get a thread of community/fan merch suggestions going! Could you share some of your favorites?

And if you’re an artist in the fandom, please feel free to share your store or commissions info!
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
I've just started putting together the 2026 calendar. If you've got a Tolkien event scheduled for next year, please lmk!
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social Emerald @emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social · Jun 18
Here's another masterpost: the Tolkien Fandom Event Calendar 2025!
It's lovely to see the variety in topics, and how actively the Tolkien fandom encourages creativity. There are no fewer than six (!) events running right now.
Check it out!
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💬 24  🔁 111  ❤️ 146 · Tolkien Fandom Event Calendar 2025 · There are lots of exciting Tolkien fandom weeks coming up this year, so inspired by @arofili's 2023 calendar, @curiouselleth's brand new T…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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tolkienguide.com
*Any new LOTR thing is announced*

Me: Ok but does it involve dragons
mgcoco.bsky.social MGCoco★ @mgcoco.bsky.social · Sep 26
*Any new LOTR thing is announced*

Me: Ok but does it involve Elrond
September 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
It's past midnight and I don't feel so good about the LotR Musical's future
September 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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banzailibrarian.bsky.social
Tolkien language nerds, scans of the first five issues of Parma Eldalamberon, long only available as photocopies, are now available open access: dc.swosu.edu/parma/
Parma Eldalamberon | Mythopoeic Society | Southwestern Oklahoma State University
dc.swosu.edu
September 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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vexnir.bsky.social
Little hedgehog friend 🦔🌼🌱

#art #cuteart #traditionalart
Colored pencil drawing of a cute reddish brown hedgehog, standing in the grass among some daisies. There’s a daisy on its back as well
June 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
Delved deep into Finnish Ryhmäteatteri's archives and found these two delightful programme scans - Arwen (Sanna Fransman) and Galadriel (Ulla Uotinen) in Taru sormusten herrasta at Suomenlinna near Helsinki, 1989. A six-hour open-air play with music by Toni Edelmann.
Sanna Fransman as Arwen. She has her back towards the camera and can only be seen from the waist up. Her long, dark, wavy hair falls down her back. It's braided and decorated with golden bands at the top, her earrings are gold as well. Her costume appears plain white, with wide sleeves that open from the shoulders, leaving her arms bare. There are big wing-like applications on her shoulders, but the quality of the scan makes it hard to determine their exact shape. Ulla Uotinen as Galadriel. She's holding up Nenya with her right hand and is looking at it; the ring is glowing brightly. Her costume is green-ish, decorated with pearls and a white flower on her top. The most striking features of Galadriel's appearance are her typical 80s perm and her bare midriff.
August 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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mariazielenbach.bsky.social
We're happy to announce the program for our conference "Beyond Elvish: Constructed Languages in Phantastic Worlds". Registration is open too. September 12-14 at @phanbibwz.bsky.social
The website is difficult to find, please share news about the conference 🙏

phantastik.eu/events/41-we...
41. Wetzlarer Tage der Phantastik 2025
12. September 2025 - 14. September 2025 @ Ganztägig - Jenseits von Elbisch Konstruierte Sprachen in Phantastischen Welten 41. Wetzlarer Tage der Phantastik // Symposium 2025 der Inklings-Gesellschaft ...
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July 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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realtomemanuel.bsky.social
A good day for the Lord of the Rings musical OST. I never saw the original London production, but the 2023 revival at the Watermill Theatre was an utter delight. I wished there were a cast recording, I love the trad-folk rearrangements of the songs for a smaller ensemble.
The soundtrack to the original London production of The Lord of the Rings stage musical. The title of the book is emblazoned in a circle of trees against a burst of vibrant orange and yellow in the background.
July 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
Two years ago, the first preview of The Lord of the Rings took place @watermilltheatre.bsky.social, more than 15 years after the London production closed. It marked a new era in the musical's life, and now it's touring the world!
These four pictures show what makes this adaptation so special to me:
Frodo and Sam as portrayed by Louis Maskell and Nuwan Hugh Perera in The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale. It is the "Epilogue (Farewells)" scene. Frodo is looking at Sam with a sad, but very fond look in his eyes. Sam's back is towards the camera; he's looking at Frodo and carrying the Red Book, a huge bag over his shoulder. They are outside in the Watermill Gardens: trees and hedges can be seen behind them. The "Lament for Moria" scene. Gimli as portrayed by Folarin Akinmade is in the centre, the spotlight on him as he sings a song of his fallen ancestors. The other members of the Fellowship are around him, some huddled on the floor, some accompanying Gimli on their instruments. Gandalf (Peter Marinker) can be seen prominently. He's half-sitting and leaning on his staff, looking pensively into the distance. The "Lothlórien" scene. Galadriel (Georgia Louise) is descending on a platform, surrounded by a vaguely flower-shaped circle of gold. The Elves of Lothlórien and the Fellowship are greeting and praising her, stretching their arms out to her. Golden freckles of light dust the scene. Sam (Nuwan Hugh Perera) and Rosie (Charlotte Grayson) reunite. They are smiling brightly at each other; Sam is clutching Rosie's face gently, who is in turn holding onto Sam's wrists. Behind them are Pippin (Amelia Gabriel), Merry (Geraint Downing) and Frodo (Louis Maskell), their arms around each other and smiling at Sam & Rosie.
July 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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turboskeletron.bsky.social
If you enjoy Dragonlance and music (mind it's mostly A Capella)

Youtube.com/@BardOfKrynn
July 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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thescoop-au.bsky.social
Our review of The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale,on now for a limited season at HOTA on the Gold Coast:
thescoop.au/review-lord-...
Review: Lord of the Rings A Musical Tale, Gold Coast • The Scoop
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale has touched down at HOTA on the Gold Coast, marking the final Australian stop of its national tour.
thescoop.au
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
Here's another masterpost: the Tolkien Fandom Event Calendar 2025!
It's lovely to see the variety in topics, and how actively the Tolkien fandom encourages creativity. There are no fewer than six (!) events running right now.
Check it out!
www.tumblr.com/glorfyndels/...
Post by @glorfyndels
💬 24  🔁 111  ❤️ 146 · Tolkien Fandom Event Calendar 2025 · There are lots of exciting Tolkien fandom weeks coming up this year, so inspired by @arofili's 2023 calendar, @curiouselleth's brand new T…
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June 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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skywardstruck.bsky.social
"Lúthien Tinúviel, more fair than mortal tongue can tell."

I'm so excited to share the first photo from this magical shoot of my Lúthien cosplay❤️

I'm wearing her at Otakon when I host the Tolkien Meetup Fri 10-11am! Hope to see you there!

📷 brittanylee.artistry (ig)

#TolkienTuesday #silmarillion
Cosplay photo of Lúthien. They are holding a pine tree branch while looking out into the distance and smiling gently. They have long black hair with many subtle waves. Their ears are long and slightly curved, and they wear a silver wire circlet with blue beads. Their eyes are silver. Their dress is blue velvet with gold around the collar and drooping sleeves. They have a black scarf with lots of tiny silver rhinestones. They are also wearing a silver belt around the waist. The photo is waist up and there is a sparkle effect in the trees.
June 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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misterjaredgray.bsky.social
The world is a better place when you love theatre. I say this every year and I mean it every year. Thank you to the entire theatre community for sharing your magic with the world.

When you see this magic, when you make this magic, when you love this magic, you always win. 🩵

#TonyAwards
June 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
Two days left, and I'm still looking for more entries!
(Also counts if you're an occasional Tumblr user :D)
June 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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molluskshell.bsky.social
#TolkienTrewsday

Since this week’s theme is dedicated to ‘fan art,’ I’d love to take this opportunity to promote Czech artists suwi and chechula!

I’ve purchased some of their work in the previous year, and I love these pieces so much!
A 2025 Hobbit calendar made by artists suwi (sketching) and chechula (inking). The calendar features Bilbo, Gandalf, and Thorin’s company during the unexpected party at Bag End. Two postcard-sized illustrations of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins by suwi. A postcard-sized illustration of Bilbo Baggins looking out of Bag End’s door by chechula.
June 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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ariallla.bsky.social
The Lord of the Rings musical was phenomenal! You must see it if you are a LOTR fan, I even got to shake Bilbo's hand and he complimented my look 🥹
June 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale has had an incredibly successful run in Melbourne/Naarm with largely positive reviews and two extensions - and a huge number of incredible covers and swings saving the day with sudden debuts and split tracks!
So here's a huge shout-out to the LotR tour covers ✨️
Matt Hourigan (cover Elrond) and Jemma Rix (Galadriel) smiling into the camera, half embracing Rohan Campbell (cover Aragorn) and Patrick Schnur (cover Boromir) in their dressing room. They're posing with their characters' swords over their shoulders, half facing each other. Cameron Davey (cover Sam) and James Frampton (cover Frodo) in their dressing room. They're smiling into the camera, with James leaning his head against Cameron's. Jayme Jo Massoud (cover Arwen) and Stefanie Caccamo (cover Galadriel). Jayme is taking the selfie and puckering her lips, Stef is standing behind her and laughing into the camera.
June 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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mgcoco.bsky.social
For Pride!!! 🏳️‍🌈✨
#Tolkien #art
Cartoon Boromir holding a sword and a rainbow flag A screenshot from The Lord of the Rings movie of Boromir holding a sword and flag, but the flag has been photoshopped to be a rainbow pride flag
June 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
Calling all theatre fans! I've made a survey to find out Tumblr's Top 50 Musicals, running until 11th June.
So if you've got a Tumblr account, please rank your faves & drop me a message 🎭😊 #theatresky
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💬 29  🔁 22  ❤️ 22 · Tumblr's Top 50 Musicals - Survey · In 2022, I wanted to find out Tumblr's Top 50 Musicals after seeing similar surveys on Reddit and Twitter. Now, three years and lots of new m…
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May 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
Coming back to bsky with a collection of beautiful flowers from our garden 🌸
How's everyone doing? :)
May 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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elrenniel.bsky.social
Drop some HEADWEAR 👑

Galadriel's crown from the 2006 Lord of the Rings musical (which is still one of my favourite Tolkien adaptations).
April 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
emeraldskulblaka.bsky.social
I'd love to invite you all to two streams of the most recent Silmarillion musical by Falešné společenstvo, Zrada! Smrt! Láska! (Betrayal! Death! Love!), this Friday and Sunday - with English subtitles! It premiered at TolkienCon Prague in January.
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Betrayal! Death! Love!
If this sounds familiar and appealing to you, fellow Silmarillion enjoyer, that is because this is the title and plot of the newest musical by Falešné Společenstvo, the Czech Tolkien musicals group.…
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March 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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lay-of-leithian.bsky.social
"Decide- which eternity lies ahead?
And, without doubt, go the way you have chosen."
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Lúthien- Daria Burlyukalo
Namo- Mikhail Sidorenko
Photo by Alexander Kolbaya
A scene from the end of Lay of Leithian. Luthien contemplates her decision; she wears a blue dress with floral designs, with flowing sleeves of light silky blue. Her crown shines silver in her long, dark hair. Namo stands with his back to her, listening; he wears a hooded robe of deep blue and red. The chorus dancers pose like stone-carved relief statues. In the backdrop, stars shine in galaxies of red, purple, and blue.
February 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM