Into the Woods

Book Into the Woods tickets at the Noël Coward Theatre in London

Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fairy-tale musical, plays the Noël Coward Theatre on St Martin’s Lane for a limited West End season from 22 September 2026 to 9 January 2027, with opening night on 7 October. Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Ridinghood and Rapunzel cross paths with a Baker and his Wife, and find out what happens after happily ever after.

Jordan Fein directs this Olivier Award-winning Best Musical Revival, with set and costume by Tom Scutt, following its Bridge Theatre run. Kate Fleetwood returns as the Witch, with John Dagleish as the Baker and Laura Pitt-Pulford as the Baker’s Wife.

An evening of Into the Woods at the Noël Coward Theatre

The show runs for about 2 hours 40 minutes, including one interval. Expect witty Sondheim scoring, playful storybook staging and a second act that turns fairy-tale wishes into harder truths. The theatre is a short walk from Leicester Square and Covent Garden stations, with plenty of places to eat nearby.

How to book Into the Woods tickets for the Noël Coward Theatre on British Theatre

Pick a date in the calendar on this page, choose an evening or matinee, then compare seats and check out. Evening performances are Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, with matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm.

Practical tips for Into the Woods at the Noël Coward Theatre

• Arrive a little early so you are seated before curtain up. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break.
• The production uses haze, loud noises, flashing lights and strobe effects, with some moments of complete darkness.
• Photography and recording are not allowed during the performance.

Why you will love Into the Woods at the Noël Coward Theatre

• The Olivier-winning Sondheim revival, now in the West End
• Favourites such as Agony, No One Is Alone and Children Will Listen performed live
• A smart, funny and moving story that follows fairy-tale characters past the happy ending

Looking for another London musical with rich storytelling? Try Hadestown or Wicked, or see the long-running The Phantom of the Opera.

Good to know about Into the Woods at the Noël Coward Theatre

Age guidance for Into the Woods

Recommended for ages 12 and over. Children under 3 are not admitted, and under 16s must sit with an adult aged 18 or over. Themes darken after the interval.

Seating at the Noël Coward Theatre

A classic West End playhouse on several levels. Compare the seat map for your chosen date before you book.

Cast and creatives for Into the Woods

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine, directed by Jordan Fein with design by Tom Scutt. Casting can change for individual performances.