The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s last production of the year is Into the Woods Jr.
This production is a perfect way to celebrate 30 years of bringing children’s stories to the Lane Cove public (and ITC has seen a few of them, and they are always fun).
Book now, as the Lane Cove Theatre Company’s annual musical sells out quickly.
The season runs from 14th to 30th November 2025.
A Magical Fast-Paced Musical
Into the Woods Jr is a magical and fast-paced musical adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s iconic Broadway hit, specially tailored for young performers and family audiences.
Into the Woods Jnr is based on a book by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Stepping “into the woods” this November, audiences will join a baker and his wife on a fantastical quest to lift a witch’s curse, crossing paths with well-known storybook characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and Rapunzel. Each character has a wish, each wish comes with a cost, and the journey leads to unexpected lessons about life, love, and what happens after “happily ever after.”
The play is directed by Trent Gardiner with musical direction by Sally Robertson (many of you will know Sally, who is a music teacher at Lane Cove Public School).
This production will showcase the talents of a vibrant young cast of local performers who come from a number of local schools, including Lane Cove Public, Lane Cove West Public, Hunters Hill High School, Riverside Girls High and St Michael’s.
The cast will be supported by Lane Cove Theatre Company’s expert production team, including Jeremy Segal as Assistant Director.
With Sondheim’s witty lyrics, memorable melodies, and a heartfelt message about choices and consequences, Into the Woods Jr offers an ideal introduction to musical theatre for kids, families, and theatre lovers of all ages.
“This is a show that captures the imagination and challenges young performers in all the best ways,” says Gardiner. “It’s funny, poignant, and packed with incredible music — and we can’t wait to share it with the Lane Cove community as we celebrate 30 years of bringing children’s musical productions to the local stage.”
“This is a show that captures the imagination and challenges young performers in all the best ways,” says Gardiner. “It’s funny, poignant, and packed with incredible music — and we can’t wait to share it with the Lane Cove community as we celebrate 30 years of bringing children’s musical productions to the local stage.”
Trent has directed ten productions for the Lane Cove Theatre Company, including Murder at the Oscars, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Mister Toad, Seussical Jr and Steel Magnolias.
He is a Foundation and Life Member of the Lane Cove Theatre Company, having served on the Executive Committee for the last 30 years.
Whether you’re a fan of fairy tales, musical theatre, or just looking for a great family outing, Into the Woods Jr is not to be missed. A perfect way to celebrate 30 years of bringing children’s stories to the Lane Cove stage!
How to Book
Where
The Pottery Lane Performance Space
Lower Ground Floor/ 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove Parking available in the Little Street underground carpark (next to the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre).
Tickets
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
14-30 November 2025
Tickets $30 / $25 conc /$19 child / $78 Family of four / $23 groups 10+ /
Add $8 dessert plate
Showtimes
• Fri 14 Nov – 7.30 pm
• Sat 15 Nov – 5.00 pm
• Sun 16 Nov – 3.00 pm
• Fri 21 Nov – 7.30 pm
• Sat 22 Nov – 5.00 pm
• Sun 23 Nov – 3.00 pm
• Fri 28 Nov – 7.30 pm
• Sat 29 Nov – 5.00 pm
• Sun 30 Nov – 3.00 pm
Booking Link
Online booking LINK HERE
Lane Cove Theatre Company Website
Website: www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com
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