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The Secret Garden

Following their success in 2024, The Plandits are bringing their re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book back for a second summer season.

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Following their success in 2024, The Plandits are bringing their re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book back for a second summer season.

Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden.

As the three characters discover the transforming power of being active, the magic of nature and the joy of play, we’re sure you’ll leave this performance with a renewed enthusiasm for the world around you!

Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors.

Audiences have described the show as ‘truly captivating’, ‘uplifting’, ‘totally charming and magical’.

This heartfelt, energetic production is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £16.00
Child 6 - 18 years old£12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children 6+

Meeting point

At the Barn Theatre entrance via the Tea Room

Accessibility

There is wheelchair access

Upcoming events

Event

'Dressing Lady Macbeth': An Exhibition (26 February - 2 November) 

Rediscover gems of the 1888 Lyceum Theatre production of 'Macbeth' in an intimate exhibition - a final chance to see Ellen Terry's Beetlewing dress before it is put away for conservation 'rest'.

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on
30 Apr to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 137 other dates or times
Event

The Art of Scene Painting 

A display in our 17th century barn theatre celebrating the art of the scene painter. Wednesday - Sunday until 28 May 2025.

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on
30 Apr to 28 May 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 22 other dates or times
Event

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I 

Experience the return of outdoor theatre at Smallhythe this May with The Three Inch Fools.

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on
24 May to 25 May 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Little Women 

After last year’s successful tour of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Smallhythe Place welcomes Hotbuckle back to perform the latest unique adaptation of classic novels.

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on
5 Jun to 6 Jun 2025
at
19:30 to 22:00
+ 1 other date or time