Errol’s Garden is a joyful and imaginative children’s audio musical inspired by the picture book by Gillian Hibbs, with the musical version written by Caroline Wigmore and Jen Green. The story follows Errol, a young boy who loves plants and dreams of having a garden. Living in a tall city apartment building, however, he has no outdoor space where he can grow anything. Despite this challenge, Errol’s curiosity and determination lead him to explore his surroundings in search of a place where nature can flourish.
One day, Errol discovers an abandoned rooftop filled with rubbish and forgotten objects. Rather than seeing it as useless, he imagines its potential and begins the journey of transforming the space into a thriving garden. With the help of his sister Tia and the diverse group of neighbours who live in the building, Errol gradually turns the neglected rooftop into a vibrant shared garden where flowers, plants, and friendships can grow.
The musical celebrates the power of imagination, perseverance, and collaboration. Through lively songs, engaging storytelling, and colourful characters, the audio experience highlights how small ideas can grow into meaningful change when people work together. Each neighbour brings their own personality, skills, and creativity to the project, showing young listeners the importance of community and cooperation.
Key themes explored in the story include environmental awareness, urban nature, teamwork, and resilience. The narrative encourages children to think about how green spaces can exist even in busy cities and how caring for plants and the environment can bring people together.
Inspired by the book’s message about finding nature in unexpected places, Errol’s Garden invites young audiences to imagine possibilities, value their communities, and believe that even small actions—like planting a seed—can help create something beautiful and lasting.
