Into the Woods

Why watch Into the Woods

• Discover Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical that reimagines beloved fairy tales with darkly compelling twists.

• Be transported by immersive staging, where the magical woods transform around you, blurring the line between audience and performance in this limited-run.

• Experience Sondheim’s iconic score performed live, filled with playful humor, emotional depth, and unforgettable melodies that continue to inspire generations.

• Celebrate a landmark show with a lasting legacy: winner of 3 Tony Awards and a Disney film adaptation that became a global hit.

The story

A childless Baker and his Wife embark on a journey to lift a witch's curse, encountering characters like Cinderella, Jack, and Little Red Riding Hood along the way. Each seeks to fulfill their deepest wish, but as their paths cross, they discover that every choice has consequences, and that 'happily ever after' is more complex than it seems.​ Prepare to venture into a world where fairy tales take unexpected turns as your favorite characters venture into the woods on a mission that might change them forever.

Know before you go

Show details

Categories: Musical, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama

Audience: Suitable for 12+ yrs

Theater name: Bridge Theatre

Find the best seats in the house with the Bridge Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: Cloakrooms, bar, restrooms

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, assistive listening devices, guide dogs allowed, accessible restrooms, audio description, dementia-friendly, touch tours, captioned performances

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

• Leading roles: Kate Fleetwood as The Witch, Jamie Parker as the Baker, Katie Brayben as the Baker’s Wife, Bella Brown as Rapunzel, Chumisa Dornford-May as Cinderella, Jo Foster as Jack, Gracie McGonigal as Little Red Ridinghood, Oliver Savile as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, and Rhys Whitfield as Rapunzel’s Prince.

• Music & lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

• Book: James Lapine

• Director: Jordan Fein

• Designer: Tom Scutt

Additional info

• This show is recommended for ages 12 years and above.

• Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

• Content warning: This production features themes of grief, death, and graphic violence, along with haze effects, strobe lighting in Act 2, and loud noises.

• Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.