The beloved fairytale musical Into The Woods returns to London in an enchanting new production at the Bridge Theatre. Directed by Jordan Fein, this bold revival brings Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece to life. This spellbinding show invites you to explore what really happens after “happily ever after.”
What Is Into The Woods About?
Into The Woods weaves together the stories of familiar fairytale characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and Rapunzel, into a clever and dark musical adventure.
When a Baker and his Wife are cursed by a Witch and must journey into the woods to break the spell, they encounter a world full of unexpected consequences and moral twists. As wishes are granted and dreams come true, the characters soon learn that every choice comes at a cost…
Stephen Sondheim’s Fairytale Masterpiece
Into The Woods was the second collaboration between Sondheim and Lapine after Sunday in the Park with George (1984). Into the Woods first debuted on Broadway in 1987, where it won three major Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a Musical for Joanna Gleason, who played The Baker’s Wife).
The show has since been produced many times with a 1988 US national tour, a 1990 West End production, a 1997 10th anniversary concert, a 2002 Broadway revival, a 2010 outdoor Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production and a 2022 Broadway revival.
A Disney film adaptation directed by Rob Marshall was released in 2014. The movie starred Meryl Streep, James Corden, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine & Johnny Depp and resulted in an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Streep as The Witch.
Into the Woods Cast And Creatives
The award-winning cast of Into The Woods includes Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood (Macbeth) as the Witch, Olivier Award winner Jamie Parker (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as the Baker, Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben (Beautiful - The Carole King Musical) as the Baker's Wife, Olivier Award nominee Chumisa Dornford-May (Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812) as Cinderella, Bella Brown (alternate Eva Peron in Evita) as Rapunzel, Michael Gould (Oedipus) as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Gracie McGonigal (The Little Big Things) as Little Red Riding Hood, Jo Foster (Why Am I So Single?) as Jack, Oliver Savile (Wicked) as Cinderella's Prince/Wolf, and Rhys Whitfield (The Phantom of the Opera) as Rapunzel's Prince.
Into The Woods features music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The Bridge Theatre’s production also features direction by Jordan Fein (Fiddler on the Roof), set and costume design by Tom Scutt (Cabaret), sound design by Adam Fisher, lighting design by Aideen Malone, video design by Roland Horvath and movement direction by Jenny Ogilvie.
Book Your Into the Woods Tickets Now
Whether you’re a lifelong Sondheim fan or new to this beloved musical, Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre promises to be one of the most anticipated shows of the season.
Secure your Into the Woods tickets today and journey into the forest, discovering what lies beyond the storybook ending...
Age Recommendation Recommended for ages 12+. Under 5's will not be admitted
Performance Dates 2 Dec 2025 - 30 May 2026
Performance Times Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm
Run time TBC
Venue Bridge Theatre
