Celebrating Middle-Earth

Strap on your hobbit feet, dust off your elven cloaks, and prepare to journey to the heart of Middle-earth, because Wētā Workshop Unleashed is hosting a celebration to rival Gandalf’s fireworks!

What to expect: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: A Special Screening Festivities from 5.00pm. Doors open at 7.00pm - 10.45pm. An exclusive and unique screening of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in our award-winning space with alternative commentary of the film from special guests and Wētā Workshop founders, Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger.

Hear behind-the-scenes tales from the epic movie, whilst being surrounded by the fantasy worlds, miniature castles, landscapes, characters, robots, spaceships, and creatures housed in our movie-making experience. A truly unique space to watch the film.

There's also a pre-movie event with themed characters, Special Effect applications, a food and drink bar, photo opportunities, and deals on Wētā Cave items for you to enjoy. VIP Experience (only 52 tickets available): Exclusive Q&A with Richard and Tania. 6.00pm - 6.45pm. 

Go one step further and purchase a VIP ticket to enjoy all of the above, and these additional opportunities: Experience an exclusive 45-minute question and answer with Richard and Tania, the brilliant minds who were so integral in the making of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This is an exclusive opportunity to dive deep into the enchanting world of Middle-earth and conversate over untold tales from their extraordinary journey.

The cinematic legends are ready to share their most captivating stories, providing you with unprecedented insights into their work on the blockbuster franchise. Once you've soaked up the behind-the-scenes tales and stories, you'll be treated to premium seating for the screening of "The Return of the King" movie, allowing you to watch it with an entirely new perspective.