America. 1776. Christian is a Quaker.

His family came to America to live in peace. But he is a young man fired up by dreams of revolution. Should he defy his community and pick up a gun?

Thomas Jefferson is an idealist, with a vision of liberty for all.

But America is a fractured coalition of states, in a bloody war for independence. How will he balance the ideal with the reality?

Susanna was born a slave.

But the British promise liberation for those who join their fight against the revolution. Where does true freedom lie?

Jefferson's Garden by Timberlake Wertenbaker premiered at Watford Palace Theatre in February 2015.