Actors auditioning must be available for the whole rehearsal period and all performances.

Auditions: Sunday 24 May, 10am-1pm and Monday 25 May, 7pm-9pm

Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings and Thursday evenings and Sundays. Exact times to be confirmed during casting.

Season Dates:‍ ‍7 - 22 August 2026

We are seeking performers from a wide range of ages, cultural, ethnic and linguistically diverse backgrounds, gender identities, body types and experiences to be part of The Secret Garden.

The Creative Team is open to different interpretations of the character descriptions. All auditionees will be considered for all roles.

Mary Lennox (10+)

After the death of her parents in India, Mary is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire, England. She is stubborn, curious, and craving love and friendship. May is the heart of the story and is in every scene. She will use a skipping rope in a couple of scenes.

A posh English accent is required.

Colin Craven (10+)

Coling is Mr Craven’s son and Mary’s cousin. For most of his childhood, Colin has been treated as an invalid and kept bedridden. He is spoiled, demanding and gloomy. Much like Mary, he is craving love and friendship, which he finds over the course of the play.

A posh English accent is required.

Dickon (14+)

A couple of years older than Colin and Mary, Dickon has lived on the moors his entire life. He loves nature and has a unique ability to charm both people and animals. He becomes friends with Mary and Colin. Martha is his sister. In the play, Dickon plays a wooden pipe.

An English accent is required, preferably a Yorkshire accent.

Archibald Craven (30s - 50s)

The master of Misselthwaite Manor, Mr Craven is a man overcome with grief over the loss of his beloved wife. His grief has taken a physical toll on him and has affected his ability to connect with others, particularly his son. He spends most of his time abroad trying to avoid his home and son. But by the play’s end, he sees his home and son in a new light. 

A posh English accent is required.

Mrs Medlock (30-60+) 

Mrs Medlock is the busy, non-nonsense Head Housekeeper at Misselthwaite Manor. She presents a rigid exterior, but cares deeply for the people of the house. 

An English accent is required, preferably a Yorkshire accent.

Martha (18–early 30s) 

Martha is a kind, level-headed and frank maid at Misselthwaite Manor, who takes a liking to Mary. She is Dickon’s sister. 

An English accent is required, preferably a Yorkshire accent. Martha uses a skipping rope in one scene.

Ben Weatherstaff (40+) 

Ben is the gardener at Misselthwaite Manor. He introduces Mary to the robin and helps the children bring the garden back to life. He is gruff and weathered but is kind and caring.

An English accent is required, preferably a Yorkshire accent.

All auditionees will be asked to perform scenes from the script during their audition. Each audition will run for approximately 10 minutes.

Click here to find the audition scenes.

All characters will be required to speak with an English accent. Accents do not have to be perfect at auditions, but we would love to see you have a go!