Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre?
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Theatre’s most twisted fairy tale has arrived at the [Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/bridge-theatre-london). *Into the Woods*, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical, returns in a bold new production that dives deep into a world where familiar stories blend, collide, and break apart. Playing for a strictly limited run, this reimagining promises an enchanting, unsettling, and richly theatrical journey…
### **What is Into the Woods about?**
This thrilling revival follows the Baker and his Wife, who set out on a perilous quest to break a wicked curse. Their search leads them into the heart of the woods, where they cross paths with Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and other beloved characters — each chasing a wish of their own. But magic always comes at a cost. As dreams are granted and destinies shift, the characters are forced to confront loss, responsibility, and the uncomfortable truth that “happily ever after” isn’t always what it seems. With Sondheim’s iconic, intricately layered score, *Into the Woods* delivers a spellbinding blend of dark humour, emotional depth, and fairy-tale wonder.
### **What are the critics saying about Into The Woods?**
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Jordan Fein’s revival of the fairytale-filled Sondheim classic is pure magic.” - Time Out
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sondheim at its best, a five-star triumph.” - The Times
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”A great production of a terrific show.” - WhatsOnStage
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Bridge Theatre revival is a sheer force of nature.” - Radio Times
⭐⭐⭐⭐”Brothers Grimm gloriously mashed up by Sondheim.” - The Guardian
⭐⭐⭐⭐”This beautiful production of Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale musical is good enough to outlive the festive season.” - Telegraph
⭐⭐⭐⭐“A triumphant musical mash-up of fairytales.” - Evening Standard
⭐⭐⭐⭐”Stephen Sondheim revival is a thing of lush and arresting beauty.” - The Independent
⭐⭐⭐⭐”Sondheim's Into the Woods is stylish and stuffed with talent.” - The i Paper
### **Book tickets to *Into the Woods***
This limited-run revival is already drawing huge attention, bringing together a stellar cast — including **Katie Brayben, Jamie Parker**, and **Kate Fleetwood** — under **Jordan Fein**’s visionary direction. If you’re ready to step into the shadows and discover the magic for yourself, don’t wait.
*Into the Woods* was originally set to close at the Bridge Theatre on 18 May 2026, but its run has now been extended until 30 May 2026. Casting for performances between 20 April and 30 May will be announced soon.Book your tickets to [*Into the Woods*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/into-the-woods-tickets) at the Bridge Theatre today.