The London Theatre Company has released the first trailer for its highly anticipated production of “Into the Woods,” now playing at the Bridge Theatre until May 30, 2026. The trailer, which dropped on January 14, features footage from the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical, along with new production photos. Theatre fans can view the trailer on both West End Theatre and YouTube platforms. The captivating trailer highlights key moments from this enchanting production, giving viewers a taste of the magical journey that awaits. Additionally, visitors to London can explore free attractions while enjoying their time in the city.
This marks the first major London revival of the beloved musical in nearly a decade, following the previous production in 2016. The musical weaves together classic Grimm fairy tales and originally won Tony Awards on Broadway in 1986 for best score and book.
The production runs Monday through Saturday at 7:30pm, with additional matinees on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 2:30pm. The show has a running time of approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. For those requiring accessibility options, captioned performances are scheduled for January 30 and May 2, 2026.
Catch this celebrated Sondheim masterpiece six days a week, with convenient matinees and special captioned performances available.
Jordan Fein directs the production, following his Olivier Award-winning work on “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Oklahoma!” The creative team includes Tom Scutt for set and costume design, Mark Aspinall as musical supervisor and director, and Aideen Malone handling lighting design. Jenny Ogilvie serves as the movement director for the production, adding dynamic choreographic elements to the fairytale world.
The cast features an impressive lineup of talent, with Kate Fleetwood as the Witch, Jamie Parker as the Baker, and Katie Brayben as the Baker’s Wife. This production follows the creative energy of playwright Paul Bradshaw, who recently made history as the first playwright with a double bill at Park Theatre. Chumisa Dornford-May takes on the role of Cinderella, while Jo Foster plays Jack and Gracie McGonigal portrays Little Red Riding Hood.
Supporting cast members include Bella Brown as Rapunzel, Oliver Savile as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, Rhys Whitfield as Rapunzel’s Prince, and Michael Gould as the Narrator/Mysterious Man.
The production has already received five-star reviews from The Times, Time Out, and Financial Times.
The London Theatre Company presents the show in association with Jamie Wilson Productions, continuing the legacy of previous London productions at the Phoenix Theatre (1990), Donmar Warehouse (1998), and Regent’s Park (2010).
