Northern Ireland Opera to Present Sondheim’s ‘Into The Woods’

By Logan Martell

On February 3, 2022, Northern Ireland Opera will return to Belfast’s Lyric Theatre for their production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Into The Woods.”

Directed by Cameron Menzies, this production will be the third held at the venue, following NIO’s sold-out productions of “The Threepenny Opera,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Kiss Me Kate.” The cast is yet to be announced, but Kate Watkins’ production team includes choreographer Jennifer Rooney, set and costume designer Niall McKeever, lighting designer Kevin Treacy, and production manager Padraig O Duinin.

This will be the second live production by Menzies since he was made their Artistic Director in November 2020, and follows their acclaimed production of “La bohème,” in September 2021.

“We are thrilled to be introducing Belfast to some wonderful local talent, while also showcasing some of the West End’s finest performers, some originally from Northern Ireland making their long-awaited debut performances back home,” Menzies said in an official press statement. “We will endeavour to create a wonderful tribute to one of the greatest musical theatre composers/lyricists of all time. There is truly now a Giant in the Sky.”

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