The second major production in the 2024 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre season is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
It runs until 20 July 2024
Images : Alex Brenner
This is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911.
A classic of English children's literature, this is a new version by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard.
Mary Lennox, a spoilt young English girl being raised in India.
But after the death of her parents, she is sent to live on her mysterious uncle's Yorkshire estate called Misselthwaite Manor.
At Misselthwaite Manor, she finds a 'broken-hearted house' full of secrets and strange noises.
Mary then discovers a garden as lost and neglected as she is.
If Mary can learn to make friends with robins, grumpy gardeners, and Colin who speaks to animals, she might be able to bring more than just the garden back to life.
https://openairtheatre.com/production/the-secret-garden
The final major production in the 2024 season :
Fiddler on the Roof
27 July - 21 September 2024
https://openairtheatre.com/production/fiddler-on-the-roof
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, which is located in Queen Mary's Gardens, on the Inner Circle of Regent's Park was founded in 1932 by Sydney Carroll and Robert Atkins.
It has been one of London's unique theatrical attractions ever since.
The theatre itself is surrounded by woodland, which is invariably used to great effect as a stage backdrop.
It is the UK's largest permanent professional outdoor theatre and, during the summer months, stages a programme of drama, comedy and musicals.
The tiered seating and overall ambience gives the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre a real intimacy and special atmosphere.
The best way to make the most of a visit is to arrive early and enjoy a pre-theatre picnic on the lawn, either by bringing your own food and chilled drinks or opting for the theatre's fine selection of food and drinks).