The Secret Garden Tickets
About The Secret Garden
See Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel, The Secret Garden, on stage in an all-new play by writer Holly Robinson (soft animals) and director Anna Himali Howard (Kabul Goes Pop, Graceland). Book The Secret Garden tickets on TodayTix.
The Secret Garden is a play set in 1903. It tells the story of young Mary Lennox, who, after becoming orphaned, is sent from India to the Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire to live with her solitary uncle. Mary soon discovers a secret, overgrown garden that she is determined to bring to life.
“She’s a strange, neglected little girl who has had a really hard time, and she finds herself in this house full of grief. Through her strangeness and her insistence, she turns everything upside-down and completely changes the house and the people living there. I have always been drawn to those strange or weird Victorian girls that nobody likes,” Robinson said.
Please note the auditorium and stage are completely uncovered and shows in the main theatre repertoire may be cancelled or abandoned because of the weather (this excludes films and one-off live music and comedy shows which are never cancelled because of the weather). Tickets are non-refundable in the event of cancellation because of the weather but may be exchanged. Otherwise, please be aware that all ticket purchases are nonexchangeable and non-refundable unless a show is cancelled for non-weather related reasons.
Assisted performances
Captioned - Friday 19 July, 7:45pm
Audio Described with Touch Tour - Saturday 20 July, 2:15pm
Relaxed - Sunday 14th July, 5pm
BSL - Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 17th July, 7:45pm
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Start date
15th June, 2024
End date
20th July, 2024
Categories
Age
Ages 10+. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
Venue
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Directions
Location: Off West End
Railway station: Baker Street
Bus numbers: (Marylebone Road) 18, 27, 30, 74, 205, 453; (Baker Street) 2, 13, 82, 113, 139, 189, 274
Night bus numbers: (Marylebone Road) 18, 27, 205, 453 N13, N18, N74; (Baker Street) 139, 189
Car park: Inner Circle Pay & Display, just outside the Theatre Exit Gate (0 mins). Free parking on the Inner Circle after 6:30pm.
Directions from tube: (10 mins) Baker Street is the nearest tube station to the Open Air Theatre. Exit Baker Street on to Marylebone Road and turn left. Proceed past Madame Tussauds along Marylebone Road and turn left into York Gate. Continue straight up York Gate and over York Bridge, leading to the Inner Circle. Pass through the large gates into the park and walk straight until you see the theatre on your left. Entry to the Open Air Theatre is via the Box Office in Queen Mary’s Gardens within Regent’s Park.
More information about The Secret Garden
Watch the exceptional cast take the stage at Regents Park Open Air including Hannah Khalique-Brown (Barbie, Squad Goals) as Mary Lennox, Jack Humphrey (Animal Farm, Othello) as Archibald Craven, Theo Angel (Obsession, Casualty) as Colin, Richard Clews (The Taming of the Shrew, King Lear) as Ben Weatherstaff, George Fletcher (EastEnders) as Dr. Craven, Amanda Hadingue (A Very Expensive Poison) as Mrs. Medlock, Molly Hewitt-Richards (Island Song) as Martha, and Brydie Service (Tequila Dream) as Dickon.
The Secret Garden in London also boasts a skilled creative team. In addition to writer Holly Robinson and director Anna Himali Howard, the team includes costume designer Khadija Raza (Antigone, Skin Hunger), set designer Leslie Travers (Death of a Salesman, Fiddler on the Roof), and composers Kate Griffin and Ford Collier (The Loft Tapes).
The classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett has inspired numerous creative works in addition to this play, including multiple films, a television series, and even an award-winning musical. The smash hit adaptation opened on Broadway in 1991 and played for 709 performances, earning three Tony Awards.
What to watch for
- The garden in the original novel is based on the overgrown garden at the Great Maytham Hall in Kent from when Burnett was there.
- The Secret Garden musical adaptation has had numerous successful revivals, including the Royal Shakespeare Company performances in 2000 and 2001, which broke box office records at the time.
- The Secret Garden is now a classic story, but while Burnett was alive, it wasn’t as popular as her other books. When she passed away, the novel wasn’t even mentioned in her obituary.
- 11-year-old Daisy Eagen played Mary Lennox in the original Broadway run of the musical. She earned a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, which made her the youngest female recipient of the award.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Secret Garden about?
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s, The Secret Garden, is returning to the stage in an exciting new play by writer Holly Robinson (soft animals) and director Anna Himali Howard (Kabul Goes Pop, Graceland).
What is the running time of The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you get tickets for The Secret Garden?
Check the top of this page for current availability and exclusive offers on The Secret Garden tickets on TodayTix.
Which theatre is The Secret Garden at?
The Secret Garden is at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
What is the age recommendation for The Secret Garden?
Ages 10+. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
How much are tickets for The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden tickets start at £18.
Who wrote The Secret Garden?
This adaptation is written by Holly Robinson.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The play is directed by Anna Himali Howard (Kabul Goes Pop, Graceland).
Is The Secret Garden appropriate for kids?
This play is based on the children's novel, The Secret Garden, and is best for children ages ten and above. The play uses some ableist and colonial language and references death and child neglect, which may not be suitable for very young children.
Is The Secret Garden good?
The Secret Garden is a wonderful classic story reimagined into an exciting new play by Holly Robinson, who was nominated for the 2019 Stage Debut Awards for Best Writer. This play also boasts a stellar cast and creative team.
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