Into the Woods Ventures into the West End After Olivier Award Triumph
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It seems [*Into the Woods*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/into-the-woods-tickets) had to gather two Olivier Awards before the witch granted its next big wish — a West End transfer.
Fresh from its triumphant night at the 2026 Olivier Awards, the [Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/bridge-theatre-london)’s acclaimed revival of **Stephen Sondheim** and **James Lapine**’s beloved musical will move into the West End this autumn, taking up residence at the [Noël Coward Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/noel-coward-theatre-london).
**Jordan Fein**’s production was the most nominated musical revival of the year, receiving an impressive 11 Olivier nominations. It went on to win Best Musical Revival, alongside Best Lighting Design, awarded to **Aideen Malone** and **Roland Horvath**.
The production also received nominations for **Fein**’s direction, **Tom Scutt**’s design, and **Adam Fisher**’s sound design, further cementing its status as one of the standout revivals of the season.
Currently running at the Bridge Theatre through May, the production has been praised for its inventive staging and rich reimagining of Sondheim’s iconic fairytale musical. Further details about the West End run, including exact dates and casting, will be announced soon!
### **Who are the current cast members at the Bridge Theatre?**
The current cast includes **Katie Brayben** as the Baker’s Wife, **Kate Fleetwood** as the Witch, **Michael Gould** as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, and **Jamie Parker** as the Baker.
Also appearing are **Valda Aviks, Geoffrey Aymer, Bella Brown, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jo Foster, Jennifer Hepburn, Hana Ichijo, Julie Jupp, Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson, Gracie McGonigal, Oliver Savile** and **Rhys Whitfield**, with standbys **Taite-Elliot Drew, Jacob Fowler, Sophie Linder-Lee** and **Chloe Saracco**.
### **Joining the production from 20 April**
Joining the cast from **20 April** are **Melanie La Barrie** as the Witch, **John Owen-Jones** as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, **Jack Quarton** as the Steward, and **Rachel Tucker** as the Baker’s Wife.
**Jodie Jacobs** will also join as standby, while **Hughie O’Donnell**, currently appearing as the Steward, will take over the role of the Baker.
### **Who are the creative team behind this revival?**
Alongside director Jordan Fein, the creative team includes 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 and make-up designer **Sam Cox**, and puppetry designers **Cheryl ‘Chuck’ Brown, Max Humphries and Tom Scutt**.
The wider team also includes associate director **Georgia Green**, scenic associate **David Allen**, associate musical director **Alex Beetschen**, associate sound designer **Ollie Durrant**, associate lighting designer **Lucy Adams**, associate costume designer **Lucy Martin**, wigs, hair and make-up supervisor **Charlie Watson**, and casting director **Stuart Burt**.
### **Who will star in the production when it transfers to the West End?**
Casting for the West End transfer at the Noël Coward Theatre will be confirmed at a later date.
### **When can I book tickets for the West End transfer of *Into the Woods*?**
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### **When is it coming to the Noël Coward Theatre?**
Exact performance dates for the West End run will be confirmed soon.
### **For how much longer is it playing at the Bridge Theatre?**
Into the Woods is currently booking at the Bridge Theatre until Sat 30 May 2026.