Award-winning Leeds writer Garry Lyons has adapted a classic novel for the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
The Quarry stage will be host to a Christmas musical, The Secret Garden, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel.

Among the cast are Jayne Wisener who recently played alongside Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd, and Helena Blackman, runner-up in the BBC’s How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?

Director Ian Brown said: “I have loved the book for many years and always wanted to do an adaptation of it. Garry’s adaptation and Tim’s music add depth and emotion to an already beautifully-crafted tale for the family to enjoy.”

It tells the story of Mary Lennox (Jayne Wisener) who arrives at her uncle’s home on the Yorkshire moors. Her life is transformed when she comes across a garden which is all but forgotten.

The musical opens on November 28 and runs until January 23. Tickets cost £14 to £29.50 (concessions available) and family tickets are priced at £50. [SOURCE]