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The secret garden: Playwright Paul Ledoux says capturing the magic of classic British children's novel was the tricklest part in adapting it to the stage
The secret garden: Playwright Paul Ledoux says capturing the magic of classic British children's novel was the tricklest part in adapting it to the stage

The secret garden: Playwright Paul Ledoux says capturing the magic of classic British children's novel was the tricklest part in adapting it to the stage

Date11/14/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: The secret garden: Playwright Paul Ledoux says capturing the magic of classic British children's novel was the tricklest part in adapting it to the stage.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0099925F
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