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The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled young English girl being raised in India. After the death of her parents, she is sent to live at her mysterious uncle’s Yorkshire estate, Misselthwaite Manor. Mary is disagreeable, used to being waited on, and initially does not even know how to dress herself. At Misselthwaite, she is mostly ignored and left to wander outside in the gardens. The manor is full of secrets, though, and Mary often hears the screams of a child echoing its halls at night, despite the servants’ insistence that it is only the wind. She also hears rumors ...

A Chekhovian comedy from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lillian Hellman about the sad and funny frailties of human existence. As the summer of 1949 draws to a close, a group of middle-aged friends are gathering for their annual retreat at a genteel Southern resort. An acquaintance from the past thrusts himself into the yearly gathering, forcing them to re-examine their mundane yet seemingly idyllic existence, the opportunities they’ve lost, and the lives that have passed them by.

You say you want a Revolution? The story of this country's struggle for independence is told with a fresh slant and theatrical inventiveness. As Thomas Jefferson struggles to find the right words to frame a nation, a young Quaker must weigh his desire to participate in the struggle against his pacifist beliefs.

In this L.A. Theatre Works original commission, playwright Jeanne Sakata has created a new audio adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic. Mary Lennox is an orphaned 10-year-old who is sent to live with her uncle in his country house on the moors. Her new life is almost unbearable, but when she hears stories of the estate’s mysterious, abandoned garden she’s determined to discover its secrets.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Mary Lennox is a spoiled, middle-class, self-centered child who has been recently orphaned. She is accepted into the quiet and remote country house of an uncle, who has almost completely withdrawn into himself after the death of his wife. Mary gradually becomes drawn into the hidden side of the house: why does she hear the crying of a unseen child? Why is there an overgrown, walled garden, its door long locked?

Mikey and the Garden Arch is a first-person portal fantasy set in 1990s Central Ohio. Told across 22 episodes, it follows Mikey as he’s pulled into a hidden world and forced to navigate adventure, danger, and the cost of finding his way home. New episodes every other Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third “battle” of Ayckbourn’s celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests, returns us to the same weekend in the country, but this time to the setting of Mother’s overgrown English country garden. Something more troublesome than brambles is lurking among the roses. Havoc ensues among the flora and fauna, as this cynical masterpiece makes its way to a hilarious conclusion.

In this L.A. Theatre Works original commission, playwright Jeanne Sakata has created a new audio adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic. Mary Lennox is an orphaned 10-year-old who is sent to live with her uncle in his country house on the moors. Her new life is almost unbearable, but when she hears stories of the estate’s mysterious, abandoned garden she’s determined to discover its secrets.

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A deep dive into family history, storytelling, truth and fantasy, and the ways in which we construct our own personal narratives, thanks to the inspiration of a child's journal.

Join us as we delve into the chilling tales of Oscar Schisgall, an author with an astonishing portfolio of over 4,000 stories featured in prominent publications including Readers Digest and Colliers. This episode focuses on two of his gripping pieces from Weird Tales magazine The Death Pit from November 1923, a grim tragedy that will leave you breathless, and In Kashlas Garden from May 1927, a mesmerizing tale of hypnotism. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey through these macabre masterpieces. - Presented by Ben Tucker

The classic story of young orphan Mary Lennox, whose parents died in India during a cholera epidemic. From there, she goes to England to live with her hunchbacked uncle. This is a story of change, where both adults and children learn to become better people.

Welcome to the Graveyard Garden Party. This place exists within the eternal realm of spook season. We mix together a delightful blend of true crime, chilling paranormal events, and everything in between for your consumption. Slip into your favorite set of victorian era pajamas to sit by the fireplace and enjoy a cup of spiced tea. Delve with me into a few moments where time is stuck between the rich colors of fall, and the chilly nights of winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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When she's asked to present at the company's flagship conference graduate developer Mira Fisher must face her biggest fear - public speaking. But life at the world's coolest, biggest, wealthiest tech company is not as it seems. In the atrium of ornamental trees ancient, mythical forces are waking that will change Mira's destiny and grant her a terrifying gift. A new six-part British fantasy drama podcast from Roar Creative Productions.

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