THE SECRET GARDEN

Adapted from the Frances Hodgson Burnett novel
By Neil Duffield

Previously performed by:

Landmark Productions, Helix Theatre, Dublin

Nottingham Playhouse

Polka Theatre for Children, Wimbledon

Act Now Productions , Christchurch, New Zealand

MINIMUM CAST SIZE 6

Published by Samuel French Ltd.

52 Fitzroy St, London W1P 6JR

What the press say about it:

"Children from seven upwards will enjoy this new adaptation by Neil Duffield of Frances Hodgson Burnett's Edwardian tale of the spoilt orphan girl who learns from caring for nature to care for other people......Children who already know the story will still find this version engaging. Those who have not yet encountered it have a treat in store." THE SUNDAY TIMES

"A native of Yorkshire, Duffield emphasises the gruff Northern humour running throughout, rescuing it from sentimentality by flashes of wry wit much appreciated by older children. Given this down to earth approach to the story, there is no danger of mawkishness, just some genuinely moving moments in a thoughtful and picturesque production." CITY LIFE

"This summer offering at the Nottingham Playhouse holds an audience of children spellboud, with no dumbing down or sentimentalising the classic story…….Moist eyes at the joyful but non-saccharine ending show that it works for adults too – the best test of a good children’s play." THE STAGE

"Neil Duffield's adaptation is as faithful as it is light in touch. Above all there is joy here, there is hope, and there is a startling level of pure magical transcendence.....An absolute 'must see'." SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

"The show unfolds gently, relying on children's ability to concentrate and their innate desire to be captivated by human emotions...The audience loved every minute of it." IRISH TIMES

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