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Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece INTO THE WOODS returns to London’s West End in a spectacular revival in 2023, directed by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam.

A dark and humorous twist on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, this Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical interweaves everyone’s favourite storybook characters into a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic.

Be careful what you wish for seems to be the ongoing theme in this comically dark musical, as actions have consequences and sacrifices must be paid.

Featuring the much loved songs Children Will Listen, Stay With Me and No-one Is Alone this enchanting and touching masterpiece was recently made into a smash-hit Disney feature film starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Johnny Depp.

This production of Into the Woods played at the Theatre Royal Bath in August and September 2024. There’s no current details about this production coming to London, but check back for details or sign-up for alerts.

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The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.

Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

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Who is in the cast of Into The Woods?

The cast of the show at the Theatre Royal Bath include: Rhastan Stone as the Baker and Alex Young as the Baker’s Wife; Julian Bleach as Mysterious Man; Audrey Brisson as Cinderella; Nicola Hughes as the Witch; Barney Wilkinson as Jack; Charlotte Jaconelli as Florinda; Lauren Conroy as Little Red Riding Hood; Maria Conneeley as Rapunzel; Nathanael Campbell as the Wolf / Prince; Gillian Bevan as Jack’s Mother; Henry Jenkinson as the Prince; Jamie Birkett as Lucinda; Samuel Holmes as the Steward; Alexandra Waite-Roberts as Cinderella’s Stepmother; and Jessica Barton as Little Girl.

Understudies are Aliza Vakil as Little Red Riding Hood/Cinderella; Lucyelle Cliffe as Jack’s Mother/Cinderella’s Stepmother; Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong as Rapunzel/Florinda/Lorinda; Isabel Canning as Baker’s Wife; Taite-Elliot Drew as Jack/Rapunzel’s Prince/Cinderella’s Prince; and Johan Munir as Wolf/Rapunzel‘s Prince. The ensemble includes Michael Larcombe, Jordan Paris, Faith Prendercast, and Cath Whitefield.

Who are the creative team of Into The Woods?

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.

The show is directed by Terry Gilliam; co-directed choreographed by Leah Hausman; designed by Jon Bausor; costume designer Antony McDonald; video designer Will Duke; sound designer Paul Groothuis; and casting director David Grindrod.

Terry Gilliam was part of the Monty Python Flying Circus phenomenon. In 2009, he was presented with the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award for a film career which has included directing Brazil, Twelve Monkeys, Time Bandits, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and the Oscar-winning The Fisher King. He has also directed The Damnation of Faust and Benvenuto Cellini for English National Opera.

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Critics' reviews of Into The Woods

★★★★ "Magical spectacle" - Daily Mail

★★★★ "Spellbinding" - The Telegraph

★★★★★ "A spiky and spectacular delight" - Libby Purves


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