Children in hospices and hospitals across Greater Manchester are being offered a free live-streamed performance of stage production ‘Room on the Broom’, direct from The Lowry stage
The performance will be live-streamed on Wednesday 21 December the Quays Theatre stage to children watching at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, The Christie, and Francis House Children’s Hospice.
The special event is thanks to a partnership between The Lowry, Salford and Tall Stories theatre company.
The Lowry estimates that up to 500 children will be tuning in to remotely view the performance, alongside the live audience in the theatre. Remote children will also receive theatre tickets and programmes to remember the performance.
‘Room on the Broom’ is the Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler’s classic children’s picture book. The production is due to run at The Lowry from 7th December to 8th January 2023.
David Ireland, chief executive of Francis House Children’s Hospice said: “Caring for a child with complex needs can put a huge strain on families and around Christmas time there is often a high level of stress. When life is short, we want the children and young people to have the best time possible. The staff and children are looking forward to experiencing the performance and we would like to thank everyone involved in making it happen.”
Jennifer Riding, Director of Learning & Engagement at The Lowry said: “The idea to stream this special performance of Room on The Broom to children in hospitals and hospices came directly from a member of The Lowry team who experienced first-hand what it’s like for children in hospital and their families.
“Knowing the strain on those in hospital (particularly during the festive season) and understanding how much joy and escapism theatre can bring, The Lowry and The Lowry Digital have been working together with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, The Christie, and Francis House to make it possible to share the magic of theatre this Christmas time. Creating happy memories for those families who are going through the most difficult of times.”
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