Melanie La Barrie, Rachel Tucker, and more to join 'Into The Woods'
The show follows classic fairytale characters like the Baker, the Baker’s Wife, the Witch, Jack, Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella and Rapunzel as they take a trip into the woods in search of their happy ever after — only to discover what really matters.
New casting has been announced for the Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods. The new cast members will join from 20 April.
Joining the production are Melanie La Barrie (Hadestown) as the Witch, John Owen-Jones (Les Misérables) as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Jack Quarton (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as the Steward, Rachel Tucker (Wicked) as the Baker’s Wife and Jodie Jacobs (Fiddler on the Roof) joins as Standby. Hughie O’Donnell (King Lear), currently playing the Steward, will play the role of the Baker.
Continuing in the cast are 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.
Savile and Foster have both been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical.
Playing their final performances on 18 April 2026 are Katie Brayben (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actress in a Musical) as the Baker’s Wife, Kate Fleetwood (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical) as the Witch, Michael Gould as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, and Jamie Parker (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actor in a Musical) as the Baker.
Jordan Fein's production of Sondheim's classic musical has been nominated for 11 Olivier Awards this year.
The show follows classic fairytale characters like the Baker, the Baker’s Wife, the Witch, Jack, Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella and Rapunzel as they take a trip into the woods in search of their happy ever after — only to discover what really matters.
Thr creative team also 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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Photo credit: Hughie O-Donnell, Jack Quarton, John Owen-Jones, Rachel Tucker, Melanie La Barrie. (Photo by Craig Sugden)
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.
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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