Into the Woods
Into the Woods is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Edinburgh Academy. It has 10 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 14:00 to Sun 16 Aug, 14:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Step into a fairy tale; into tangled woods, where wishes come true, at a cost. A bold production of one of Sondheim's most beloved musicals. Journey alongside Cinderella, Little Red, Jack, the Baker and his wife as wishes are granted and consequences unravel. With thrilling live vocals, an orchestra and inventive staging, this intimate, up-close production places you at the heart of the story. Expect mischief, ambition and emotional crunch as the woods grow darker and the price of chasing what we want becomes clear. 'With so little, Captivate creates so much spectacle' (TheWeeReview.com).
Details
- Venue: The Edinburgh Academy
- Space: Main Hall
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 150 minutes
- Room size: about 300 seats (Main Hall) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 10, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Stairs: 2 - 5 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 5 published reviews and 50 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Into the Woods, a Sondheim fan-favourite which whacks every fairy-tale into a blender and hopes for the best, sees Captivate Theatre’s capable ensemble bring well-loved figures of our childhood together to delight and…
When I walked into the Main Hall, I wasn't impressed by the space but the staging and direction of this version of Into the Woods totally changed my idea. It's brilliant.
— UK Theatre Web (4 out of 5 stars)
Taking the stage in the main hall of Edinburgh Academy, this production is immersive in nature, with performers walking around the audience during the performance.
— A Youngish Perspective (3 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:00 — Already performed — £22.00