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At Oddity Theatre, we are well-known for our popular pantomime at Christmas, but this is our first musical at the Athenæum since our successful smash hit Avenue Q in 2017 and Sister Act in 2019!
Now we are back with the much-anticipated INTO THE WOODS! And we’re sure you won’t want to miss it!
Written by the legendary Stephen Sondheim, this Tony Award-winning dark musical comedy promises a humorous twist on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales. But be careful what you wish for…
As we journey deep into the consequences of wishing and wanting, the show blends whimsical charm with deeper, darker themes, exploring the lengths we go to pursue our dreams.
A story of:
Wishes and dreams.
Love and loss.
Family and sacrifice.
The price of getting what you wish for.
Key Characters:
The Baker & his Wife – A couple on a quest to break a family curse.
Cinderella – A princess who must make her own fate.
Little Red Riding Hood – A bold young girl with a curious spirit.
Jack – A boy who climbs the beanstalk to change his life.
The Witch – A mysterious and powerful force with her own story to tell.
Why You Should See It:
Spectacular music & lyrics from the master of musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim.
A captivating cast brings these classic fairy tales to life.
High-quality set design, costumes and effects.
A timeless message that will stay with you long after the final curtain.
CREDITS
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Original Broadway production by Heidi Landesman, Rocco Landesman, Rick Steiner M. Anthony Fisher, Frederic H. Mayerson, Jujamcyn Theaters
Originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA
TICKET PRICES
We are committed to making live theatre accessible to all through flexible Pay What You Choose pricing.
Pay It Forward - £20
- Feeling especially generous? By choosing this ticket, you play a vital role in enabling more people to experience the magic of live theatre. £2 of your ticket price generously helps subsidise a concession ticket.
Standard - £18
- By choosing this ticket option, you are helping cover the significant costs of producing the show.
Open Concession - £16
- Designed to help those who cannot afford a standard ticket.
Pre-book a Souvenir Programme - £2.50
- You will receive an email with a voucher for your Souvenir Programme, which you will need to present at the Athenæum on the day.
CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
Director & Choreographer - JAMIE WRIGHT
Musical Director - LUKE WILLMORE
Casting Director - NATALIE DELL
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager - LUKE WILLMORE
Stage Manager - NATALIE DELL
Lighting Designer - CHRIS SILK
Sound Technician - JAMIE BAKER
AGE GUIDANCE
Not suitable for children under 10 years old.
Children aged 10 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
SUPPORTING
A proportion of any surplus made from this production will be donated to the Athenaeum’s Shelia Toomey Award.
The award is granted annually to assist financially those students with exceptional talent who wish to pursue a career in the fields of Art, Dance, or Drama. More than £30,000 has been awarded to over 80 talented local children since the foundation began.