Bridge Theatre’s Production of Into The Woods Announces West End Transfer
Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the critically acclaimed multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’sInto The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn with Kate Fleetwood reprising her celebrated performance as the Witch. Jordan Fein’s production opens at the Noël Coward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre, on 7 October 2026, with previews from 22 September, running until 9 January 2027.
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival at last night’s ceremony, the production also won Best Lighting Design for Aideen Malone and Roland Horvath. Last month, the production received two Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards - the inaugural Best Ensemble or Cast Award, and Best Designer for Tom Scutt.
Producer Jamie Wilson said today, “Sondheim and Lapine’s Into The Woods is, quite simply, a masterpiece, and Jordan and Tom’s production is the perfect imaging of this very singular piece. I’m honoured to be partnering with the Bridge Theatre to bring the production to the West End, enabling a wider audience to experience their genius close up in the intimacy of the Noël Coward Theatre.”
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Jordan Fein commented, “It’s been both a privilege and a joy to direct this new production of Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre. To now bring this wonderful show into the West End is thrilling and will give new audiences the opportunity to experience the brilliant music and words of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.”
The Bridge’s Nicholas Hytner added, “I couldn’t be happier that this wonderful production will have a new life at the Noël Coward, and I hope that a wide new audience will be able to see it in the West End.”
Full cast for the West End transfer, which is presented in the West End by Jamie Wilson Productions, Kevin McCollum and New Ventures Entertainment, will be announced shortly.
Tickets are on sale via intothewoodsonstage.com.
