A bold contemporary reimagining of the classic musical set in an abandoned library.
Music and Lyrics | Stephen Sondheim
Book | James Lapine
CREATIVE TEAM
Director | Adam Lenson
Musical Director | Nick Barstow
Set and Costume Design | Libby Todd
Lighting | Sam Waddington
Sound | Gareth Tucker
Movement | Christina Fulcher
Photography | Matt Powell
CAST
Eleanor Crowe
Amelia Davies
Olivia Deane
Eléonore Duizabo
Laura Feenan
Earle Figuracion
Lydia Flock
Sophie Greig
Christiana Hartsiotis
Natasha Kayser
Aoife MacNamara
Isabella Mansell
Phoebe Mansell
Shivam Patel
Hana Smith
Abigail Staker
Elliot Windsor
Olivia Wylie
VENUE
The Embassy Theatre
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
DATES
May 2019
SYNOPSIS
‘Careful the tale you tell
That is the spell
Children will listen’
A Baker and his wife are desperate for a child. But to get what they want they’re going to need to go on a perilous journey. Along the way they’ll meet Jack and his Beanstalk, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and host of other characters all wishing for something in their lives to change. But even after their wishes are granted, the consequences of their actions come back to haunt them and they are forced to ask if life was ever as simple as they once thought.
Distorting, combining and remixing a series of well-known fairy tales. Into The Woods is a dazzling, witty and thought-provoking musical from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine that reminds us that the stories we tell are fallible and that we have to be careful how we tell them.
“Fantastic to see a musical given the weight and stature that allows it to be pulled apart and completely reinvented. Great plays can hold this scrutiny as can great musicals. Congrats to the team.”
“Congratulations to team Into The Woods @CSSDLondon led by the gloriously inventive Adam Lenson. Congrats to cast & creatives. Inspirational library setting - sometimes the nuances are clearer because as Adam says ‘ it’s a show about stories, mythology & narrative’. A gorgeous moment in the woods.”
“I love @AdamLenson the MT Whisperer breathing revelatory new life into a classic show. #IntoTheWoods”
“Soooooooo glad I got to #IntoTheWoods @CSSDLondon
with @AdamLenson at the helm ... a brilliantly committed concept that didn’t stop blossoming and nourishing ... sooooo much giddy invention to love!”
“Grateful for the opportunity to see Adam Lenson’s high concept interpretation of Into The Woods at RCSSD - great to see a fresh vision for a modern classic of musical theatre which brought out different shadings to its meanings”
“Had the pleasure of getting to watch @CSSDLondon’s ‘Into the Woods’ this afternoon...absolutely blown away by @AdamLenson’s direction! Who knew such a classic could be reimagined in such a fresh and creative way!”
“So @CSSDLondon MAMT’s production of #Intothewoods is simply breathtaking! @AdamLenson’s direction & vision is next level theatre. The reimagined show set in a library lets you ride a whirlwind of an adventure. The whole cast & team behind this show is EPIC. This was truly special!”
“Very impressed by Central’s production of ‘Into The Woods’. Beautiful ensemble piece, cleverly and creatively directed and a brilliant showcase for the whole cast. Congrats to all!”