Into the Woods

Into the Woods

Starring Valda Aviks

Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods weaves together many famous fairy tales in an allegorical story of family, love, growing up and the hazy areas between right and wrong. This production was captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Regent’s Park Open Air theatre and was directed by Timothy Sheader.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Duration: 2 hrs 33 min
Age guidance: All ages

Valda AviksView full cast

Into the Woods Full Cast

Marc Antolin Woodsman
Valda Aviks Grandmother
Billy Boyle Mysterious Man
Gaye Brown Cinderella's Stepmother
Marilyn Cutts Jack's Mother
Alice Fearn Rapunzel
Helen Dallimore Cinderella
Judi Dench Voice of Giant
Mark Goldthrop Steward
Amy Griffiths Lucinda
Mark Hadfield Baker
Eddie Manning Cast
Amy Ellen Richardson Florinda
Beverly Rudd Little Red Ridinghood
Jenna Russell Baker's Wife
Ben Stott Jack
Joshua Swinney Cast
Simon Thomas Rapunzel's Prince
Hannah Waddingham The Witch
Gemma Wardle Cinderella's Mother
Michael Xavier Wolf/Cinderella's Prince
Ethan Beer Narrator
Sophie Caton HarpSnow White

Soutra Gilmour's design... brilliantly exploits the sinister beauty of the outdoor setting. A dazzling revival.
The Guardian

Into the Woods goes virtually site-specific with this sharp, spirited revival...
The Independent

Ravishing theatrical storytelling... Timothy Sheader's glorious production is spellbinding. There's more enchantment here than in a whole bag of magic beans.
The Times