THE Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced that Tony-award winning musical, The Secret Garden, will be its inaugural professional production when it opens its doors to the public in March.
The production marks the culmination of three years planning and rebuilding for the Cirencester 200-seat venue and is based on the 1911 book by Frances Hodgson Burnett and has a script and lyrics by Pulitzer prize winning playwright, Marsha Norman.
The musical tells the story of 10 year-old Mary Lennox, an English girl who has lived in India since birth, and is orphaned and sent back to England.
There Mary discovers a house in mourning and a mysterious, neglected garden.
With the help of the friends, Mary helps restore not only the garden but the family themselves who are rejuvenated by her presence and heal their grief through love and hope.
Director Dominic Shaw said: “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to direct a new interpretation of The Secret Garden. I plan to completely reimagine the piece and make it more accessible for a contemporary audience.”
The Secret Garden runs from March 16-April 15. Visit barntheatre.org.uk or call 01285 648255 for tickets.
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