The Phoenix Cinema, Kirkwall, is delighting fans of Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings with a day dedicated to showing all three films in the Peter Jackson trilogy.

On Monday 4 May, the first film, ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring – Extended Edition (2001)’ kicks off the day at 9am with a running time of 3 hours and 48 minutes.

At 1.15. ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers – Extended Edition (2002)’ gives folks just enough time to grab something to eat/drink, and visit the loo. This film lasts 3 hours 44 minutes.

And lastly – is ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King – Extended Edition (2003)’ commencing at 5.30pm and lasting 4 hours 23 minutes.

It ‘s unbelievable that it is 25 years since the first of these great movies was released. The first film in the series premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on 10 December 2001; the second film premiered at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on 5 December 2002; the third film premiered at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington on 1 December 2003. 

Click on this link for more info – tickets can be booked or bought on the day : The Phoenix Cinema.