Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch Radio Drama

Seventh Age Studios/smithology productions

Endeavoring to tell and share the untold tales of hobbits from the Shire… join the drama!

Episodes

  1. Chapter One: The Power of the Red Book (Part Two)

    12/25/2025

    Chapter One: The Power of the Red Book (Part Two)

    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. This Part Two version is a ROUGH CUT which will be replaced with the final cut once it is completed. We have been developing an approach to share more of the story with you as we create it, in an attempt to get this beautiful tale out as readily as possible. Listen to Part Two's Room for a Little More Episode for more details on what to expect in the years to come! 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. 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.

    42 min
  2. Chapter One: The Power of the Red Book (Part One)

    03/25/2025

    Chapter One: The Power of the Red Book (Part One)

    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.

    34 min

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