Next summer, we will be presenting Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s Into the Woods at the breathtaking Minack Theatre in Cornwall, performing there in August 2027.
This rich, inventive musical weaves together the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and a childless Baker and his Wife, following them as they venture into the woods to pursue their deepest wishes and then face the unexpected consequences of getting exactly what they asked for. It is a funny, dark, moving exploration of fairy tales, family, responsibility and what “happily ever after” really means, and it will give our company a thrilling opportunity to create bold characters, complex ensemble work and unforgettable moments of storytelling on one of the most magical stages in the country.
An award-winning, family-oriented theatre company presenting at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall for six decades!
Hertfordshire Players
Hertfordshire Players emerged in 1972 from a company called The Interluders,which had visited the Minack five times during the 60s. Derek Ritchie ran The Interluders from 1964 to 1969, and when he left Hertfordshire, he handed responsibility for the company to Denis and Marie Butcher and Keith and Shirley Thompson.
They renamed the company The Hertfordshire Players and were at the helm for all productions up to 2000. The company was then handed over the Sarah-Jane Hegerty and Ray Newton, who were joined by Bob Gill.
After the 2012 season, Sarah-Jane Hegerty, Emma Butcher and Trevor Watkins became co-managers (Trevor stepped down after the 2018 production of Alice.
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