
Event Details
Mary Lennox is left an orphan when her mother and father die of cholera in India. When she arrives in England to live with her reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven, he will have nothing to do with her. Mary finds Misselthwaite Manor dark, gloomy and secretive. Mrs. Medlock, the head housekeeper, is very stern and disapproves of Mary's unattractive attitude. Martha, a teenage housekeeper, tries to befriend the spoiled little girl. Initially unpleasant, sour and demanding, Mary soon discovers a walled and locked secret garden where the flowers and shrubs have not been tended for many years. The garden had been sealed by Mr. Craven 10 years earlier when his wife died falling from a tree. Along with a newfound friend, Dickon, Mary replants and weeds, nourishing the garden back to health as she herself becomes less sour and more pleasant.
Besides Dickon, Mary becomes friends with Martha, the gardener, Ben Weatherstaff, and a robin that lives in the secret garden. Having heard a distant crying in the huge manor, Mary searches through the hallways and rooms until she finds Colin, Mr. Craven's weak and sickly—and hidden—son. Join us for this classic tale!
Doors open at 5:30 pm for the 7:00 pm evening performances and 12:30 pm for our 2:00 matinees. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and enjoy them in many of our lovely outdoor areas. Guests are also invited to enjoy exploring Angeloria's own secret gardens! There are plenty of concessions available both pre-show and at intermission! Please note that seating is NOT cabaret style. Therefore, whatever snacks you bring into the actual theatre should be handhelds. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Tickets for this show are sure to sell out quickly so don't delay!