Roles in The Hobbit (Children’s Theatre)

Major Roles

• Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit) — The reluctant hero; clever, cautious, and brave when it matters.

• Gandalf the Wizard — Wise, mysterious guide who sets the adventure in motion.

• Smaug the Dragon — Powerful, cunning antagonist guarding the Lonely Mountain and its treasure.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Proud leader of the dwarves, driven by honor and reclaiming his homeland.

The Dwarves (can be expanded or doubled)

• Balin — Kind, thoughtful, and supportive.

• Dwalin — Strong, protective warrior.

• Fíli — Young, eager, optimistic.

• Kíli — Brave, quick, loyal.

• Óin — Gruff, practical.

• Glóin — Boisterous, humorous.

• Bifur — Quiet, steady.

• Bofur — Cheerful, warm-hearted.

• Bombur — Comedic, food-loving.

• (Optional additional dwarves: Nori, Dori, Ori, etc., depending on cast size.)

Supporting / Ensemble Roles

• Gollum — Strange, conflicted creature who challenges Bilbo with riddles.

• Elrond / Elves — Wise and elegant forest or Rivendell characters.

• Trolls — Hungry monsters who tend to fight amongst themselves.

• Spiders / Goblins / Wargs — Ensemble creatures for action and movement.

• Bard the Bowman — Hero of Lake-town who confronts Smaug.