MAGIC and adventure abounds at the Kenneth More Theatre from tonight, as the Sideshow Theatre Company bring its production of The Secret Garden – The Musical to the Ilford stage.

The classic tale sees Mary Lennox, a spoiled rich girl recently orphaned, change the lives of widow Archibald Craven and his crippled son Colin forever when she comes to live at their manor and discovers a hidden walled garden.

Young actors Stacey Cockram, from Loughton, and Matthew McDonnel, from Theydon Bois will take on the lead child roles of Mary and Colin.

The Secret Garden – The Musical runs from Thursday, September 10 until Sunday, September 13, 7.30pm. Matinees on Saturday and Sunday, 3pm. Tickets: 020 8553 4465