UMMTA'S INTO THE WOODS

Into The Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Into the Woods is more than a fairytale mash-up — it’s a story about the complexity of human experience, of choices made and consequences faced, of stepping beyond the safety of what we know and venturing into the unknown. For this production, our vision is to embrace the full depth of the “woods” — not just as a physical place, but as a metaphor for life itself. The woods represent the spaces of uncertainty, transformation, and growth — the complex, magical and sometimes frightening parts of growing up and learning through experience. UMMTA is excited to present this show and we hope you enjoy!

Into The Woods

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Book by JAMES LAPINE

Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine

Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)

CONTENT WARNINGS:

This performance contains mature themes, scenes of intimacy, sudden loud noises, predation, partial undress and references and depictions of violence and death.

OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES:

10th October (evening show)

11th Afternoon (matinee show)

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Into the Woods contains strobing, sudden loud noises, and haze.

• This show will have open captions for 2 performances (10th Evening, 11th Matinee) on both sides of the stage for dialogue and lyrics.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible. Specific wheelchair seating is available. If you require this, please email production@ummta.org

• A hearing loop system is available for the performance.

• Unisex and wheelchair accessible bathrooms are available.

• There will not be a relaxed performance of Into the Woods.

• Companion card holders are eligible for a free ticket. Please contact us at production@ummta.org to ensure we can best support your needs and book a carer ticket for you.

Presented by UMMTA, The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association.