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The Secret Garden

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Deirdre Dwyer 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Frances Hodgson Burnett 

  • Author Notes

    Adapted by Deirdre Dwyer with the cast.

  • Adapted From Notes

    Adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett's book, The Secret Garden. 

  • Synopsis

    An orphaned little girl, a hundred locked doors, a friendly robin and many secrets waiting to be told. Join a trio of performers on an enchanting journey through this tale of loneliness, secrets and friendship.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation
    Theatre for Young Audiences

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    1

  • Cast Size Female

    2

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Performer Mary-Lou McCarthy
Performer Nicholas Kavanagh
Performer Julie Sharkey
Production Team  
Director Deirdre Dwyer
Producer Claire O'Connell
Set & Costume Designer Deirdre Dwyer
Lighting Designer Brian Mitchell
Music written and performed by Chris Schmidt-Martin
Original Theme Anthony Dwyer

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Deirdre Dwyer

  • Address

    Republic of Ireland

  • Email

    deirdredwyer@gmail.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the play's original production programme.