Bringing Smiles to the Hospital: Our Experience Performing ‘The Bedtime Beastie’

There’s something truly special about performing in a hospital setting. The atmosphere can often be filled with anticipation and a bit of nerves, especially for the younger patients. That’s why we were so excited to bring our latest show, ‘The Bedtime Beastie’, to the hospital. Our goal was simple: to offer a moment of joy and a creative escape for the children and their families.

A Heartwarming Connection

During our performance, we met a lovely young girl who had been at the hospital for several tests throughout the day. It’s never easy for a child to spend their day in and out of appointments, but she was such a trooper!

Grace, who plays the Bedtime Beastie, reflected on the impact the performance had:

"We’ve just performed 'The Bedtime Beastie' here at hospital and there was a really lovely girl who had been coming in for a couple of tests here and there. She actually enjoyed the show so much, meeting the characters, that even after she'd finished all her appointments, she stayed on to watch the rest of the show after she'd had her appointments with the doctors. She was having so much fun just watching the puppets or watching the show. It was a really good experience."

Why We Do What We Do

Seeing her have so much fun and watching her get lost in the magic of the show was a wonderful experience for all of us. It’s moments like these that remind us why we do what we do at Act Accessible. Our mission is to make theatre inclusive and accessible for everyone, especially in places where it’s needed most.

The joy and laughter we witnessed that day made it a truly rewarding experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to share our work and bring a little bit of magic to the hospital corridors.