Into The Woods Returns to London’s West End at the Bridge Theatre
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s iconic musical Into The Woods is now in rehearsals ahead of previews starting on Tuesday 2 December 2025 at the Bridge Theatre, (official opening night on Thursday 11 December 2025).
The show is scheduled to run until Saturday 18 April 2026.
Star-Studded Cast Brings Fairy Tales to Life
The production features an all-star cast of West End and Broadway talent:
- Valda Aviks (The Addams Family Musical – UK tour) as Grandmother/Giant
- Geoffrey Aymer (The Wizard of Oz – London Palladium) as Cinderella’s Father
- Katie Brayben (Tammy Faye – Broadway & Almeida; Olivier Award winner) as the Baker’s Wife
- Bella Brown (Evita – London Palladium) as Rapunzel
- Chumisa Dornford-May (Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 – Donmar Warehouse; Olivier nomination) as Cinderella
- Kate Fleetwood (London Road – National Theatre; Olivier nomination) as the Witch
- Jo Foster (Why Am I So Single? – Garrick Theatre) as Jack
- Michael Gould (Oedipus – Wyndham’s Theatre) as Narrator/Mysterious Man
- Jennifer Hepburn (Mamma Mia! – Novello Theatre) as Cinderella’s Stepmother
- Jamie Parker (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Palace Theatre; Olivier winner) as the Baker
- Oliver Savile (Wicked – Apollo Victoria) as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf
- Rhys Whitfield (The Phantom of the Opera – His Majesty’s Theatre) as Rapunzel’s Prince
Supporting the cast are standbys Taite-Elliot Drew, Jacob Fowler, Sophie Linder-Lee, and Chloe Saracco, ensuring the magic continues for every performance.
Why Would You Go Into the Woods?
To sell the cow?
To visit mother?
To see the king?
To lift the spell?
In this enchanting musical, the Baker, the Baker’s Wife, the Witch, Jack, Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella, and Rapunzel journey beyond “happily ever after” to discover what truly matters.
A Sondheim & Lapine Classic Returns
Into The Woods is the second collaboration between Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, following Sunday in the Park with George. It masterfully intertwines four Grimms’ fairy tales.
Broadway debut: 1986, winning Tony Awards for Best Original Score (Sondheim) and Best Book (Lapine)
Previous London productions of Into The Woods
Phoenix Theatre, 1990
Donmar Warehouse, 1998
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, 2010
This 2025 production is the first major London staging since 2010, promising a magical West End experience.
The Creative Team
Alongside Jordan Fein (director) and Tom Scutt (set & costume design), the team includes:
Mark Aspinall – Musical Supervisor & Director
Adam Fisher – Sound Designer
Aideen Malone – Lighting Designer
Roland Horvath – Video Designer
Jenny Ogilvie – Movement Director
Sam Cox – Wigs, Hair & Make-Up
Max Humphries & Tom Scutt – Puppetry Design
Don’t Miss Into The Woods in London
Whether you’re a longtime Sondheim fan or new to the story, this West End production of Into The Woods promises fairy tale magic, stunning design, and world-class performances.
Plan your visit and experience one of London’s must-see theatre shows this season!
Additional information about Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre
Booking until
2 Dec 2025 – 18 Apr 2026
Show Times
Monday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Thursday & Saturday: 2.30pm
Running Time
TBC
Theatre
The Bridge Theatre
Age Recommendation
TBC
Access Performances
Captioned: Friday 30 January 2026 at 7.30pm
Audio described & Touch Tour: Saturday 21 February at 2.30pm
