The critically acclaimed Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods will transfer to the West End this autumn, marking the venue’s first ever West End transfer.
The production, directed by Jordan Fein, will open at the Noël Coward Theatre on 7 October 2026, with previews from 22 September, and will run until 9 January 2027.
Kate Fleetwood will reprise her Olivier Award-nominated performance as the Witch in the West End engagement.
The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical recently won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, alongside a further Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design for Aideen Malone and Roland Horvath.
The production has also received two Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, including the inaugural Best Ensemble or Cast Award and Best Designer for Tom Scutt.
Producer Jamie Wilson said, “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.”
Jordan Fein added, “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.”
Nicholas Hytner said, “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 casting for the West End transfer, presented by Jamie Wilson Productions, Kevin McCollum and New Ventures Entertainment, will be announced shortly.
Into The Woods weaves together classic Grimm fairy tales, following the Baker, his Wife, the Witch and a host of familiar characters as they venture beyond happily ever after to discover what really matters.
The production continues its run at the Bridge Theatre until 30 May 2026.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
