The Secret Garden Experience
A Magical Adventure to Share at Home
LISTEN ENGAGE CREATE
Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless book
In association with Watford Palace Theatre and Oxford Playhouse
Supported by Hertfordshire Library Services
Over the past year, The Secret Garden Team has been inspired by nature, family and friendship, to create The Secret Garden Experience just for you.
Immerse yourself in this unique magical adventure to share at home, in nature, online. This interactive blend of audio, physical and digital experiences offers something for family and friends, from 6-106 years old, to hear, see, do and share together.
The Secret Garden Experience is a flexible adventure which can be enjoyed at any time, anywhere. There’s no time-limit, you can simply pause and continue whenever you like.
LISTEN
to Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless classic adapted and spoken by award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller brought to life in eight audio episodes, with original music by musician and composer Arun Ghosh. This captivating story is as relevant today as it was when it was first serialised for adults in 1910, before being published as a children’s book.
ENGAGE
in the digital world of The Secret Garden by exploring online games, challenges and exclusive content created by digital art and performance innovators idontloveyouanymore.
CREATE
using the seven packages in the beautifully hand-crafted Secret Box, created by theatre designer Kate Bunce, and sent directly to your door. Each package contains activities that relate to an episode of the story and is packed full of exciting things to do and create. And there is a hidden surprise at the end…
The ‘key’ to unlock this thrilling adventure is sent directly to you in your special Secret Box.
Don’t miss out. There are only a limited number of Secret Garden Experiences available so book now and let the adventure begin…
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Adapted & Performed by Danyah Miller
Project Design by Kate Bunce
Digital Design & Development by idontloveyouanymore
Music Composed by Arun Ghosh
Audio Direction by Dani Parr
Voice Coaching by Gemma Boaden
Graphic Design by Steph Pyne
Education Resources by James Williams & Mo Serby
Cultural Consultation by Pravesh Kumar
Artistic Support by Brigid Larmour
Production Management by Matt Llewellyn Smith
The Secret Garden - Episode One
In Conversation Series
Our ‘In Conversation’ series has been created especially for our adult audiences to enjoy alongside The Secret Garden Experience.
In this online series Danyah will met with a wonderful range of expert guests to discuss the topics raised by Frances Hodgson Burnett in her classic and enduring tale. In each conversation we’ll delve deeper into the key themes of the story; Environment; Emotional Well-Being; Education and Empire.
Andy Langford & Annie Robinson
Clinical Director of Cruse Bereavement Charity, Andy Langford, and Programme Manager, Reading & Health at The Reading Agency, Annie Robinson, join Danyah to discuss the themes of Life & Death in The Secret Garden and their particular relevance in our post-pandemic society.
Running time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ann Thwaite
Prize-winning biographer, children’s writer and author of Beyond The Secret Garden, Ann Thwaite chats to Danyah about Frances Hodgson Burnett’s fascinating life and the influences behind The Secret Garden.
Running time: 28 minutes
Professor Alistair Griffiths
RHS Director of Science and co-author of RHS Your Wellbeing Garden, Alistair Griffiths talks to Danyah about his scientific studies around the relationship between gardening and health & wellbeing.
Running time: 45 minutes
Professor Linda Gask
Psychiatrist, academic, and author of memoirs The Other Side of Silence and Finding True North, Linda chats to Danyah about the effects of isolation and abandonment on mental health – offering a wealth of personal and professional insight.
Running time: 22 minutes
Heydon Prowse
Actor, journalist and satirist, Heydon Prowse, talks about the impact of playing Colin Craven in the 1993 film of The Secret Garden and the elements of the story that have stayed with him for the past 3 decades.
Running time: 24 minutes
Gauri Raje
Storyteller and Anthropologist, Gauri Raje examines the historical and narrative context of India and the Empire in the Secret Garden.
Running time: 34 minutes
Reviews
★★★★★ Quaere Living
The Secret Garden Experience – quaereliving.com
“When I got the box, it felt a bit like Christmas.”
★★★★★ A Younger Theatre
The Secret Garden Experience, Wizard Presents – A Younger Theatre
“It is challenging to express in words how much joy this experience brings me, even as a twenty-four year old living in inner city London.”
★★★★ Reviews Hub
“A BEAUTIFULLY CURATED EXPERIENCE …an abundance of thought, care and passion has gone into creating this at-home experience.”
Audience Feedback
“Just delved inside. It’s so beautiful, all the individual packages. Enticing!”
“Absolutely amazing. It is rich, exciting and beautifully performed.”
“Our daughter loves it …she was enchanted by the key which we hid and gave her clues to find. She wanted to play the fortunately/ unfortunately game first thing this morning she loved it so much.”
“We’re all excited to hear the next episode! We loved the naturalness of the box.”
“Listened to it, loved it, totally loved the music! Can’t wait for the rest!”
“The storytelling was wonderful and so, so engaging, the soundscape is magical – loved it!”
“I’m hooked!!”
