Bringing 'Outside in'

We’re thrilled to have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, UHCW Charity and Heart of England Community Foundation to support the development of our programme of work on the children’s wards at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire over 18 months.

Watch our short film that beautifully captures the heart of this project for children and families.

This exciting project is enabling us to:

Develop participatory opportunities for children and their families who are in hospital.
Refine our unique methodology of co-creation in the hospital environment
Continue development of our ‘Outside In’ performance series, including devising the third piece in the trilogy: ‘In Comes the Festive Spirit’ (working title)—an interactive, magical performance bringing joy to families and uplifting staff morale during Christmas 2025.

Through movement, music, and sensory props, we’ll transform hospital spaces into vibrant, creative environments filled with laughter and play. Our holistic approach will support developmental movement, encourage play, and empower families to continue these joyful moments.

Watch out for phase 2 coming soon!

Creative Team:

Director / Dance Artist: Lucy Knight

Composer /Musician: Benedict Heaney

Filmmaker: Emma Spellman for Oojamaflick

Designer: Sue Pyecroft