Grimm’s fairy tale characters meet in the woods
Into the Woods is a moody, magical, thought-provoking musical fairy tale parable for adults.
KickstArt is opening its 2016 Durban programme with a new production of a Stephen Sondheim classic, Into the Woods which comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre on UKZN campus from April 15 to May 1.
This is a moody, magical, thought-provoking musical fairy tale parable for grown-ups.
Into the Woods is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the familiar plots of a few iconic stories and exploring the possible consequences of the characters’ wishes and dreams.
It follows the trials and adventures of a collection of well-known fairy-tale characters, including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood.
They all go into the deep, dark woods on separate quests, and their paths cross and intersect with sometimes amusing, sometimes alarming results.
KickstArt has assembled an all-star cast for this: Bryan Hiles and Jessica Sole play the central characters of the Baker and his wife, who have to collect a series of magical objects over three nights in order to dispel the curse of the eccentric next-door-neighbour witch and have a child of their own.
The Witch, a hugely challenging role is played with relish and style by Durban’s own delicious diva, Lisa Bobbert.
Frances Currie, now resident in the UK, is coming out to play the indecisive and under-confident Cinderella, with Liesl Coppin as her wicked step-mother.
Graeme Wicks plays hapless, dreamy jack, with Marion Loudon as his exasperated, ever-practical mother.
Little Red Riding Hood is played by Katy Moore, and her nemesis, the sweet-talking, always-lurking Wolf, is played by Lyle Buxton, who also plays Cinderella’s handsome and seemingly-charming Prince.
Rapunzel is played by sweet-voiced Haylea Hounsom, and her prince by exciting new-comer, Alex Hodges.
Into the Woods is directed by Steven Stead, with musical direction by American musical theatre expert, Drew Rienstra, set design by Greg King, costume designs by Neil Stuart Harris, and lighting by Tina le Roux.
Book at Computicket: www.computicket.co.za.
Please note that despite its fairy tale characters, this musical is aimed at adult audiences, and is not suitable for young children. PG eight years.
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