‘Into The Woods’ Set to Enchant West End Audiences
Jordan Fein’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods secured two prizes at the 2026 Olivier Awards. It won Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting Design. The Bridge Theatre staging will move to the Noël Coward Theatre in the West End this autumn. The transfer is expected to bring the production to wider audiences and is set to enchant West End patrons. The Bridge run continues through May.
Awards and transfer
The show’s Olivier success underlined its critical acclaim. The Best Lighting Design win highlighted the production’s striking visual work.
The autumn transfer to the Noël Coward Theatre marks a major West End commitment. Producers say the move aims to reach new audiences.
Casting and performance schedule
The current Bridge cast features a mix of established and rising stage names. Many will remain with the show for the transfer.
- Katie Brayben — the Baker’s Wife.
- Kate Fleetwood — the Witch.
- Michael Gould — Narrator / Mysterious Man.
- Jamie Parker — the Baker.
- Valda Aviks — Grandmother / Giant.
- Geoffrey Aymer — Cinderella’s Father.
- Bella Brown — Rapunzel.
- Chumisa Dornford-May — Cinderella.
- Jo Foster — Jack.
- Jennifer Hepburn — Cinderella’s Stepmother.
- Hana Ichijo — Lucinda.
- Julie Jupp — Jack’s Mother.
- Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson — Florinda.
- Gracie McGonigal — Little Red Ridinghood.
- Oliver Savile — Cinderella’s Prince / Wolf.
- Rhys Whitfield — Rapunzel’s Prince.
- Standbys: Taite-Elliot Drew, Jacob Fowler, Sophie Linder-Lee, Chloe Saracco.
From 20 April, several cast changes take effect. Melanie La Barrie joins as the Witch, and John Owen-Jones becomes Narrator / Mysterious Man.
- Jack Quarton — the Steward from 20 April.
- Rachel Tucker — the Baker’s Wife from 20 April.
- Jodie Jacobs — joins as standby from 20 April.
Hughie O’Donnell currently plays the Steward. He will move into the role of the Baker for upcoming performances.
Creative team
The production’s design and music teams contributed to its Olivier recognition.
- Set and costume designer: Tom Scutt.
- Musical supervisor and musical director: Mark Aspinall.
- Sound designer: Adam Fisher.
- Lighting designer: Aideen Malone.
- Video designer: Roland Horvath.
- Movement director: Jenny Ogilvie.
- Wigs, hair & make-up designer: Sam Cox.
- Puppetry designers: Cheryl ‘Chuck’ Brown, Max Humphries and Tom Scutt.
Tickets and further information
Tickets for the West End transfer will be available ahead of the Noël Coward opening. Book Into The Woods tickets via Filmogaz.com.
Production photography and promotional images are credited to the company. Further show details appear on Filmogaz.com and official theatre listings.
