The theatre is currently showcasing Nicholas Hytner’s production of Richard II until the 10th May.
The Bridge Theatre has announced two shows for its 2025 season including a new staging of Into the Woods and the return of its immersive production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
It has been announced that Jordan Fein will direct Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical that combines a variety of fairytales intot he overall story of a baker and his wife trying to lift a curse. The production, which will run at the theatre from the 2nd December until the 18th April 2026, is set to be designed by Tony Award-winning designer Tom Scutt.
Talking about the news of the production Nicholas Hytner, co-founder of the Bridge said: “Jordan Fein’s production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Open Air Theatre last year was a triumph, beautifully staged and overwhelmingly moving, and Tom Scutt has established himself across the world as a designer of rare talent and imagination.”
Before this, the Bridge Theatre will welcome back its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was directed by Nicholas Hytner and will run at the theatre from the 31st May until the 23rd August. Initial casting for the production has also been confirmed to include: Emmanuel Akwafo, Susannah Fielding, JJ Feild and David Moorst.
Priority booking for both shows is now on, with public booking available from the 28th February via the Bridge Theatre website.
For more information visit: https://bridgetheatre.co.uk/