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Adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved children’s novel

Gabriella Sundar Singh; Music Direction by Ryan deSouza; Set by Beyata Hackborn; Costume by Judith Bowden; Lighting by Kevin Lamotte; Movement Direction by Linda Garneau; Photo by Michael Cooper (Shaw Festival, 2024)

The Secret Garden

By Paul Sportelli & Jay Turvey

A PLAY WITH SONGS
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY JAY TURVEY AND PAUL SPORTELLI

Mary Lennox is a selfish, spoiled ten-year-old whose life takes a turn for the worse after she is left orphaned in India. Forced to move in with her reclusive uncle in Yorkshire, she is lonely and miserable—until she discovers a secret garden that’s been locked away for years. As she tends to the dormant roses and overgrown vines, she soon finds that the flowers aren’t the only things that are beginning to bloom. Adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved children’s novel, this enchanting story explores the theme of finding your true nature where you least expect it.

 

Production History

The Secret Garden was produced as part of the Shaw Festival at the Royal George Theatre in 2024.