The Secret Garden London Reviews and Tickets

83%

(321 Ratings)

Positive

86%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Enchanting, Clever, Delightful, Absorbing, Thought-provoking

About the Show

Abandoned Mary revives a garden, befriends robins, a grumpy gardener, and an animal-speaking boy.

A young girl named Mary Lennox, uprooted from her life in India and placed under the care of an unfamiliar uncle in Yorkshire. Within the walls of Misselthwaite Manor, a somber atmosphere reigns, marked by secrets and mysterious sounds that echo through its corridors.

Amidst this enigmatic setting, Mary discovers a neglected garden, reflective of her own sense of abandonment. As she ventures into its overgrown paths, she encounters unexpected companions—a chorus of robins, a gruff but endearing gardener, and a boy with a unique gift for conversing with animals. Through these newfound connections and her tender care for the garden, Mary embarks on a journey of self-discovery and renewal.

Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless narrative, reimagined by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard, delves into themes of resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of nature. In this poignant tale, the magic of the natural world intertwines with the profound bonds forged between kindred spirits, offering solace and hope amidst life's trials.

Show-Score Member Reviews (14)

90%

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Updated

See it if If you like clever updatings and a spoken chorus.

Don't see it if You want to see live animals or real flowers.

100%

Absorbing, Ambitious, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting

See it if Fantastic performance, and found it amazing.

Don't see it if Nothing to dislike about the show.

40%

Banal, Boring, Cliched, Confusing, Normal

See it if N/A

Don't see it if N/A

92%

Absorbing, Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining, Mesmerizing

See it if The open air setting is perfect. The story is a brilliant classic illustrating English/Indian social history. The adaptation is clever.

Don't see it if You are a purist - Colin does not bravely tackle his weakness & determinedly learn to walk motivated by Mary. PC-ness gone mad. Read more

Didn’T See It

See it if Due to train strikes I could not see the show. This was reported as soon as I knew via email and I wasn’t not eligible for a refund or

Don't see it if Another show. I was absolutely devastated as this was out of my control but I have lost £40.

85%

Enchanting, Funny, Inclusive, Refreshing, Thought-Provoking

See it if You want good representation for disabled people. Open air theatre is also a beautiful experience for a show about things coming to life

Don't see it if You expect it to be exactly like the movie. Naturally things have been altered for the stage show experience

35%

Bad Staging, Disappointing, Evocative, Good Acting, Modernised

See it if you have teen-age children, you want to see an interpretation of the book, you want to be part of the Regent season.

Don't see it if you want cohesive dialogue and direction. Both were uninviting. Worse though, the set was very poor/uninspired for Regent's Park. Read more