The Egg theatre in Bath marks its 20th anniversary with a puppetry adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel The Secret Garden, written by Tom Wentworth and directed by Stephanie Kempson. The production is praised for its craft and imaginative staging, with animal puppets moving through the audience and evocative design bringing the Yorkshire Moors to life, though the storytelling itself is criticised as choppy and disjointed.

Cat Rock's puppets, including a robin, an owl and a lamb, are singled out for their frayed, handmade charm, complemented by Kat Heath's design and Ben Osborn's music. However, the review finds fault with the short, TV-style scene structure and busy scene changes, which blur the emotional beats of Mary and Colin's stories; performances from Bilqees Khalid and Jack Hunter are likeable but softened, while Martin Bonger's supporting roles are highlighted as giving the show genuine dramatic depth.