A dance adaptation of The Secret Garden is coming to Dartford

by | Jun 14, 2021 | Children, Dartford Entertainment, Dartford News, Entertainment, Families, What's On?, Where to go locally

New Creations Collective is proud to announce a brand-new, original production of The Secret Garden. This is the first professional dance adaptation in the UK, based on the bestselling novel, The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett, re-telling the story through classical music and dance.

Join Mary on her journey to discovering The Secret Garden in this family friendly production, guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. 

Featuring a brand-new score, composed by Adam Kornas and original choreography by Nina Monteiro, the iconic story is brought to life like never before, in this high-quality, one-hour ballet.

With 16 performances in the open air, at 10 of the UK’s best loved historical houses and gardens, this unique production is performed by an accomplished cast of dancers and musicians, bringing West End quality performances to audiences outside of London, without the West End price tag.

Immerse yourself fully in the story this summer, as each performance takes place outdoors, against an array of stunning backdrops that each beautiful venue has to offer. What could be more perfect than watching The Secret Garden against the backdrop of a park, manor house or walled garden?

Conceptualised before Covid-19, this production was always designed to be an outdoor show, however this now means that we are able to offer the security and safety needed for audiences to enjoy this one of a kind show, with the aim to allow audiences to experience ballet (possibly for the first time) through this truly mesmerising performance.

About New Creations Collective

New Creations Collective is a Kent-based arts company, using classical and contemporary art forms to tell timeless, hope-inspiring stories. The company aims to push the boundaries of typical theatrical artforms by creating work that is highly accessible and can be performed outside of the theatre. We bring the show to the people!

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Contact Information

For more information about the production please call or email.

Telephone: +44 7958 154452

Email: contact@newcreationscollective.com

View the Trailer Here

Running time 1hr 15mins

No interval

Suitable for all ages

Do bring umbrellas if necessary, as the show must go on even if it rains!

Ticket link: www.thesecretgarden.live

Website: www.newcreationscollective.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/newcreationscollective

Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Secret-Garden-Live-110642957778549

Venues & Performances:

RHS Garden Wisley – Surrey

Saturday 10th July, Shows at 2pm & 5pm

Brighton Open Air Theatre

Sunday 18th July, Shows at 1pm & 4pm

Waterperry Gardens – Oxford

Saturday 24th July, Show at 2.30pm

Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden – Dartford

Wednesday 28th July, Show at 2.30pm

Nothe Fort – Weymouth

Sunday 8th August, Show at 6.30pm

Broomfield Park – Enfield

Saturday 14th August, Shows at 2.30pm & 5pm

Danson House – Bexleyheath

Sunday 15th August, Shows at 2pm & 4.30pm

Hever Festival – Kent

Thursday 19th August, Show at 8pm

West Horsley Place – Surrey

Saturday 21st August, Shows at 2pm & 5pm

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