A MAGICAL stage adaption of popular novel 'The Hobbit' is coming to the Liverpool Empire.

From Tuesday April 10 - Saturday April 14, theatregoers can enjoy Glyn Robbins' play based on the internationally renowned fantasy work by JRR Tolkein.

Since 1999, when the play was first performed, audiences throughout the UK have joined Bilbo Baggins and his companions on their exciting and dangerous journey through the Misty Mountains.

Now Director Roy Marsden is bringing 'The Hobbit' to life at the Empire. For tickets call 0870 606 3536.

The Wirral Globe has teamed up with the Empire Theatre to offer three lucky readers the chance to each win a pair of tickets to the show on April 12.

To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is answer this question: Who wrote the novel The Hobbit?

Send your answers on a postcard, along with your name, address and most importantly your DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER to: Hobbit Comp, Wirral Globe, Globe House, Catherine Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 6HW.

Normal competition rules apply, the editor's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.