Into The Woods

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairytale musical Into The Woods, in a revival directed by Jordan Fein, is staged at the Noël Coward Theatre in London. It is presented by London Theatre Company in association with Jamie Wilson Productions.

Into The Woods, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine, draws together characters from familiar fairytales: a baker and his wife, a witch under a curse, a boy and his cow, a girl in a red cloak, a maiden with long hair and a servant coated in cinders. Their separate quests lead them into a dark forest, where they try to sell the cow, see the mother, meet the king and break a spell. Paths cross, wishes are made and things go awry, and the story continues past the point where fairytales usually end.

This revival, which has won an Olivier award, was first staged at The Bridge Theatre before its transfer to the West End. Jordan Fein directs the production, and Tom Scutt designed the set and costumes. Kate Fleetwood returns to the company to reprise the role of the Witch.

The Noël Coward Theatre is a London venue that hosts concerts and shows. The production runs there for a strictly limited season.