The Secret Garden - Maskers Theatre Company

The Maskers' Studio Theatre

Friday	26^th	June	at 7:30pm.
Saturday	27^th	June	at 7:30pm.
Sunday	28^th	June	at 3:00pm.
Sunday	28^th	June	at 7:00pm.
Wednesday	1^st	July	at 7:30pm.
Thursday	2^nd	July	at 7:30pm.
Friday	3^rd	July	at 7:30pm.
Saturday	4^th	July	at 3:00pm.
Sunday	5^th	July	at 7:00pm.

Please note: Doors open 30 minutes before performance start times.

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When the walls come down, life begins to grow

After the death of her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle in a vast Yorkshire manor filled with locked doors and unspoken grief. Angry, lonely, and convinced she is unwanted, Mary begins to explore her strange new world — and in doing so uncovers a long-forgotten garden hidden behind ivy-covered walls.
As Mary slowly brings the garden back to life, she forms unexpected friendships with the warm-hearted Martha, the gentle animal-loving Dickon, and her sickly cousin Colin, who has been hidden away from the world. Together, they discover that healing can come from fresh air, hard work, and human connection.
This intimate studio production of The Secret Garden brings Frances Hodgson Burnett’s much-loved story to the stage, exploring how compassion, imagination, and hope can transform even the most wounded hearts.

But can a garden really change a life?

This stage adaptation by Elizabeth Newman captures the essence of the book, and it is brought to life with our joint production between Maskers and the youth of Light UP drama!

Director & Cast

The Director of this production is Courtney Fayle
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Musical Director for this production is Juliette Ribi
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There will be two casts for this production. "Lilacs" will perform on 27^th & 28^th June, and 3^rd & 4^th July. "Marigolds" will perform on 26^th June, and 1^st, 2^nd, & 5^th July.

Lilacs

Mary Lennox is played by Sophie
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Colin Craven is played by Angeline
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Adesh / Deer is played by Madeline
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Mrs. Lennox is played by Jenni Prior
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Officer is played by Jed Brown
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Captain is played by Kevin Butler
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Lieutanent / Ben is played by Duncan Randall
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Mrs. Medlock is played by Allegra Carlton
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Archibald Craven is played by Neil Maddock
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Mrs. Craven / Crow is played by Angela Raistrick
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Robin is played by Harriet
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Martha is played by Tess
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Dickon is played by Marlowe
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Rabbit / Annie is played by Evie
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Lamb / Basil is played by Willow
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Marigolds

Mary Lennox is played by Maia
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Colin Craven is played by William
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Adesh / Deer is played by Madeline
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Mrs. Lennox is played by Jenni Prior
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Officer is played by Jed Brown
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Captain is played by Kevin Butler
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Lieutanent / Ben is played by Duncan Randall
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Mrs. Medlock is played by Allegra Carlton
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Archibald Craven is played by Neil Maddock
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Mrs. Craven / Crow is played by Angela Raistrick
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Robin is played by Sophia
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Martha is played by Poppy
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Dickon is played by Dani
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Rabbit / Annie is played by Bethany
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Lamb / Basil is played by Rebekah
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Creative Team

Production Manager
Christine Baker

Stage Manager
Robert Osborne

Set Design
Clive Weeks & Courtney Fayle

Set Construction
Tuesday Team

Lighting Design
Clive Weeks

Sound Design
Jamie McCarthy, Rosie Peters

Lighting & Sound Operators
tba

Wardrobe & Costumes
tba

Properties & Set Dressing
tba

Puppetry Supervision
Rosanna Houston

Show Photography
tba

Poster Design
Courtney Fayle &Clive Weeks

Ticket Information

Tickets £16.50

No concessions

Customers are requested to arrive promptly as late comers cannot be admitted. PLEASE NOTE: Doors do not open until 7pm!

On arrival at the Masker’s Studio

Please give your name (or the name the tickets were booked under) to our Box Office receptionist, and they will confirm your booking.
If you have pre-ordered a programme you will be given it on arrival. Programmes will also be available for purchase from a FOH member.
For the safety of all our audience members and staff are still operating some Covid risk reduction actions. Please use the hand sanitising stations on arrival. We will also be increasing the fresh air circulating throughout the venue.
Wearing of face coverings is optional.
Our bar will be open for purchases of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We would encourage you to pre-order your interval drinks, to assist our bar staff and reduce crowding at the bar.
We are now able to take, and prefer, card payments but can also take cash.

During your visit

A stairlift and disabled toilet facilities are available.
Hand sanitiser will be available for your use at various points around the theatre building.
We have installed an extra extractor fan to vent studio air to the outside pulling fresh air in from the other side of the building.
Where possible windows will also remain open. This may make the venue cooler than you are used to, so please be prepared.
Enhanced cleaning will take place throughout the venue before, and after the performance.
The taking of photographs or videos whilst the show is on is not permitted.

Exiting the building/event at the end of the performance

When leaving, please do not crowd the stairwell and allow everyone to leave easily and quickly.
As you go down the alleyway, please take extra care and keep to the marked footpath as the road is very uneven.
Please take any rubbish with you or leave it in the bins provided.

What if I have specific access needs?

The stair chair lift is available and our FOH staff will assist you should you need to use it.
Any other requirements may be discussed with our Box Office manager in advance of your arrival.

What happens if a show is cancelled?

If we are required to cancel a performance, we will offer you tickets for an alternative performance.

Poster, Flyer & Programme

A4 Poster

Flyer

Programme
Available after the performance

For the Maskers

Technical Manager:- Jamie McCarthy; Lighting Consultant:- Clive Weeks; Sound Consultant:- Jamie McCarthy; Marketing Team:- Jenni Prior, Angela Stansbridge, Tash Priddle, Clive Weeks, Robert Osborne, Meri Mackney, Paul Baker; Front of House Manager:- James Lawson; Box Office Manager:- Chris Baker; Photographers:- Clive Weeks, Donald Coe, Ian Wilson; Bar Manager:- Meri Mackney