'Into The Woods' to transfer to the West End
Jordan Fein's production of Sondheim's musical won two Olivier Awards for Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting Design at the 2026 Olivier Awards.
The Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods will transfer to the West End's Noël Coward Theatre this autumn. The show is currently running at the Bridge through May.
Jordan Fein's production of Sondheim's musical won two Olivier Awards for Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting Design at the 2026 Olivier Awards.
The current cast includes Katie Brayben as the Baker’s Wife, Kate Fleetwood as the Witch, Michael Gould as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Jamie Parker as the Baker, Valda Aviks as Grandmother/Giant, Geoffrey Aymer as Cinderella’s Father, Bella Brown as Rapunzel, Chumisa Dornford-May as Cinderella, Jo Foster as Jack, Jennifer Hepburn as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Hana Ichijo as Lucinda, Julie Jupp as Jack’s Mother, Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson as Florinda, Gracie McGonigal as Little Red Ridinghood, Oliver Savile as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, Rhys Whitfield as Rapunzel’s Prince and Standbys Taite-Elliot Drew, Jacob Fowler, Sophie Linder-Lee and Chloe Saracco.
Joining the production from 20 April are Melanie La Barrie as the Witch, John Owen-Jones as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Jack Quarton as the Steward, Rachel Tucker as the Baker’s Wife and Jodie Jacobs joins as Standby. Hughie O’Donnell, currently playing the Steward, will play the role of the Baker.
The creative team includes set and costume designer Tom Scutt, musical supervisor and musical director Mark Aspinall, sound designer Adam Fisher, lighting designer Aideen Malone, video designer Roland Horvath, movement director Jenny Ogilvie, wigs, hair & make-up designer Sam Cox, and puppetry designers Cheryl ‘Chuck’ Brown, Max Humphries and Tom Scutt.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Into The Woods about?
Journey beyond “happily ever after” in Into The Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s most spellbinding musical, which returns to London in a brilliant new revival at the Bridge Theatre. Directed by Jordan Fein (Fiddler on the Roof), this production brings dazzling imagination to one of Sondheim’s greatest works.
Where is Into The Woods playing?
Into The Woods is playing at Bridge Theatre. The theatre is located at 3 Potters Fields Park, London, SE1 2SG.
How long is Into The Woods?
The running time of Into The Woods is 2hr 40min (incl. 1 interval).
How do you book tickets for Into The Woods?
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What's the age requirement for Into The Woods?
The recommended age for Into The Woods is Ages 12+. Under 5s will not be admitted. Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over..
How much do tickets cost for Into The Woods?
Tickets for Into The Woods start at £32.
Who wrote Into the Woods?
The lyrics and music are by Stephen Sondheim, and the show’ book is by James Lapine.
What songs are in Into the Woods?
There are numerous songs in this show, including “Ever After,” “Moments in the Woods,” and “Last Midnight.”
Who directed Into the Woods?
Jordan Fein is the director.
Is Into the Woods appropriate for kids?
This show is recommended for those ages 12 and up.
Is Into the Woods good?
Into the Woods is one of Sondheim’s most famous shows. With a visionary creative team and a formidable cast, this imaginative new revival imbues an already incredible show with new magic that will continue to captivate audiences.
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