Description: Original London Cast


Synopsis: Takes the stories of the Brothers Grimm and gives them a dark and humorous twist. The popular tales of Red Riding Hood, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Cinderella and Rapunzel are interwoven with that of the Baker and his Wife and their quest to have a child. However this re-telling goes beyond ‘happily ever after’ as the familiar characters find themselves in unfamiliar circumstances and hopes and dreams are questioned and revisited.

Featured Artist: Clive Carter  Nicholas Parsons  Patsy Rowlands  Julia McKenzie  Liza Sadovy  Imelda Staunton  

Composer: Stephen Sondheim  

Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim 

Author: Director: Special Feature: Release date: 28/05/1991
Format: CD
Year of recording: 1990
Number of disc: 1
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The original London Production opened on September 25, 1990 at the Phoenix Theatre and played until February 23, 1991.