Into The Woods

Into the Woods London tickets

Transferring to the Noel Coward Theatre after a critically-acclaimed and award-winning run at the Bridge Theatre, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece takes audiences deep into a realm where fairy tales collide, wishes come true, and the consequences of desire unravel before your eyes. Book your official Into the Woods London tickets now!

Why See Into the Woods?

Following its Olivier Award-winning run at the Bridge Theatre, Into the Woods transfers to the West End for a strictly limited run. This acclaimed Into the Woods musical brings Sondheim’s unforgettable score and James Lapine’s intricate storytelling to the Noël Coward Theatre, where beloved fairy-tale characters discover that getting what you wish for is only the beginning.

• Experience Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical live in the West End.
• See Olivier Award-winner John Dagleish (Baker) and Tony Award-nominee Kate Fleetwood reprise her Olivier Award nominated role (Witch)
• Discover an acclaimed production that won Olivier Awards during its Bridge Theatre run.
• Enjoy Sondheim’s celebrated score, packed with unforgettable songs and complex characters.
• Follow familiar fairy tales as their stories intertwine in unexpected and emotional ways.

About Into the Woods

In this thrilling reimagining, the Baker and his Wife embark on a desperate quest to break a wicked curse, encountering beloved characters like Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel—each on their own journey to find happiness. But in the dark heart of the woods, magic comes at a price. As the characters’ dreams are granted, their world begins to unravel, forcing them to confront loss, responsibility, and the reality that happily ever after may not be what they imagined.

Featuring Sondheim’s iconic score, this Into the Woods London revival promises to be a spellbinding experience that will enchant, thrill, and move you.

Into the Woods musical: facts and critical acclaim

• The original Broadway run won 3 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.
• The acclaimed revival at the Bridge Theatre earned 11 Olivier Award nominations in 2026 (joint most of the night) and won Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting Design.
• The Disney film adaptation grossed over $213 million worldwide. It received three nominations at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.
• Sondheim and Lapine were the first artists to let their show be adapted for kids. Music Theatre International turned Into the Woods into a 50-minute musical called Into the Woods, Jr., containing just the first act.

Into the Woods cast

• The Witch - Kate Fleetwood
• Grandmother / Giant - Valda Aviks
• Cinderella’s Father - Geoffrey Aymer
• Baker - John Dagleish
• Baker’s Wife - Laura Pitt-Pulford
• Jack - Keith Ramsay
• Cinderella’s Stepmother / Alternate Witch — Jennifer Hepburn
• Lucinda - Hana Ichijo
• Jack’s Mother - Julie Jupp
• Florinda - Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson
• Little Red Ridinghood - Gracie McGonigal
• Rapunzel - Fiona Finsbury
• Cinderella - Simbi Akande
• Rapunzel's Prince - Lucas Koch
• Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf - Matthew Seadon-Young
• Narrator/Mysterious Man - Michael S. Siegel

Into the Woods characters

• The Baker - determined to break the family curse and start a family of his own.
• The Baker’s Wife - resourceful and ambitious, joining her husband on their quest.
• The Witch - a powerful and complex figure determined to regain what she has lost.
• Cinderella - longing to escape her unhappy home life and discover what lies beyond it.
• Jack - an innocent dreamer whose journey takes him far beyond his beloved cow.
• Little Red Riding Hood - a spirited young girl whose trip through the woods proves more dangerous than expected.
• Rapunzel - the Witch’s isolated daughter, yearning to experience life beyond her tower.
• Cinderella’s Prince - charming, romantic and not quite as perfect as he first appears.
• Rapunzel’s Prince - equally charming and romantic as his brother, at least on the surface.

Into the Woods creatives

• Music and Lyrics - Stephen Sondheim
• Book - James Lapine
• Director - Jordan Fein (Olivier Award nomination for this production)
• Designer - Tom Scutt (Olivier Award nomination for this production)
• Lighting Designer - Aideen Malone and Roland Horvath (Olivier Award winners for this production)
• Video Designer - Roland Horvath 
• Sound Designer - Adam Fisher (Olivier Award nomination for this production)

See Into the Woods at the Noël Coward Theatre

The West End transfer puts this acclaimed production in the heart of central London at 85–88 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4AU. Leicester Square tube is just a one-minute walk away, while Charing Cross is five minutes away. Built in 1903 as the New Theatre, it was renamed the Noël Coward Theatre in 2006. 

If you liked Into the Woods, you'll love these West End musicals

If you love the dark fairy-tale magic, acclaimed performances and emotional depth of Into the Woods, there are plenty more West End musicals to discover. Try Wicked for another unforgettable fairy tale-like story with soaring songs, Matilda The Musical for Olivier Award-winning wit, or Les Misérables for epic storytelling, emotional depth and spectacular staging.

Into the Woods Tickets FAQs

How long is Into the Woods?

Into the Woods runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an interval. The production includes haze, strobe lighting in Act 2 and loud noises.

Is Into the Woods based on a film?

No. Into the Woods is based on the stage musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. A Disney film adaptation was released in 2014, starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden and Anna Kendrick.

Did Into the Woods win an Olivier Award?

Yes. The Bridge Theatre revival of Into the Woods won Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting Design at the 2026 Olivier Awards.

Where is Into the Woods playing in London?

Into the Woods is playing at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End, at 85–88 St Martin’s Lane. Leicester Square tube station is approximately a one-minute walk from the theatre, with Charing Cross around five minutes away.

What age is Into the Woods suitable for?

Into the Woods is recommended for ages 12 and over. The production features themes of grief, death and violence, as well as haze, strobe lighting in Act 2 and loud noises.