About this casting
We are looking for 18+ ACTORS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS and ACTOR-MUSICIANS!! In Edinburgh for the musical the Secret Garden.
This new production company led by an RCS graduate (Maaike Hillen) will bring you the Secret Garden in Spring 2027.
Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The story follows Mary Lennox, a 10 year old spoiled girl who is sent to live with her widowed uncle Archibald at his huge Yorkshire Estate.
She is told there is a secret garden on the estate, locked 10 years earlier by her uncle following his wife's death. She is determined to find it, but forbidden to go wondering about.
Then one night she hears someone crying somewhere in the house... who could it be?
Our Production of the Secret Garden will run in spring 2027, with auditions late September 2026, and rehearsals starting in October 2026.
The show will be directed by RCS graduate James Dawoud James Dawoud.
Deadline for the first round selftapes is the 22nd of September.
Please download the audition pack here:
All selftapes can be send to braehouseproductions@gmail.com ✨️
The story is set in Yorkshire but we dont require you to have a Yorkshire accent on your audition.
🌱 We welcome everyone at our auditions regardless their experience or training.
🌱 We will be casting genderblind however due to the rights of the show we are not allowed to change the gender of the characters.
- We encourage actor-musicians to audition for any part in the show!
- We are making sure that rehearsal spaces and venues are wheelchair accessible and encourage disabled actors to audition.
If you need anything at your audition don't hesitate to contact us.
This amateur production of
THE SECRET GARDEN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
12 roles
Young Voice Ab3 - D5
Recently orphaned girl who lost her parents to cholera in India, and is sent to live with her uncle. Stubborn, curious, grieving, but irrepressible and
mischievous.
Young Voice A3 - E5
Mary's cousin, who has spent his life in bed due to a heart condition. Angry and stubborn, with a bad temper, but with a kind heart and deep love
for his father.
Baritone C3 - A4
Mary's uncle and lord of Misselthwaite Manor. He has a hunch-back, and is haunted by memories of his beloved wife, Lily. Grieving, deeply
depressed, and still loving her deeply. He has all but given up on life untill he meets Mary.
Baritone C3 - F#4
Archibald's brother, a doctor who takes care of Colin and held an unrequited love for Lily. Brusque, outspoken, manipulative, and lost in his own
way.
Soprano Bb3 - D6
Mary's aunt and Archibald's wife. She died in a tragic accident in her garden, and her memory haunts everyone at the Manor. Compassionate,
comforting, she guides Mary, Colin and Archie
Mezzo w/ Belt F3 - D5
A Yorkshire maid working in at the Manor. No nonsense and wise beyond her years.
Tenor C3 - G4
Martha's younger brother, he looks after the plants and animals at the Manor. Spunky, slightly rebellious, and excited about life.
Baritone E3 - D#4
Head gardener who has been around the Manor for many years. Deeply cared for Lily and takes Mary and Colin under his wing. Ornery at times,
but very sweet.
Flexible Housekeeper at the Manor, firm but kind, not unlike the housekeeper in Downton Abbey.
Headmistress at a private school. Very strict and abrasive, but unable to handle the irrepressible Mary Lennox.
Soprano A3 - D6
Mary's mother. Never understood how Lily could love Archibald. Loyal, opinionated, and outspoken.
Tenor D3 - A5 Mary's father.
Deeply cares about his wife and daughter.
Key dates
- Location
- Edinburgh · On location
- Payment
- Unpaid
- Expenses
- Not specified
- Deadline
- 2026-09-22
This opportunity belongs to Casting Scotland. It is not a Core Talent professional call-out and does not imply agency representation.