Hessle Theatre Company

Be careful what you wish for.

Made famous by the recent Oscar-nominated film starring Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp and James Corden, 'Into the Woods' is the ingenious fairy-tale musical about the realities of getting what you wish for.

When a childless baker and his wife set out on a quest to raise a family, their paths collide with Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Jack (and his beanstalk!) with hilarious and heartfelt consequences that none could have predicted. Having each achieved their own 'happy ever after' they must choose how to make amends and unite to save the kingdom from the ultimate threat.

The writer of musicals ranging from 'West Side Story' to 'Sweeney Todd', Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as the greatest living composer-lyricist. His enchanting score for 'Into the Woods' is in turns dazzling, joyous and achingly poignant.

Following hot on the heels of their recent sell-out production of the musical 'Sister Act' at Hull New Theatre, Hessle Theatre Company's previous productions at Hull Truck Theatre include 'Little Shop of Horrors', 'Abigail's Party' and last year's highly acclaimed 'Return to the Forbidden Planet'. Enchanting, lavish and moving, you'll be sure to fall under the musical spell of 'Into the Woods'.