Shows
Barefooted have created a trilogy of bedside interactive performances for children and their families in hospital. Through sensory play, gentle interaction and visual delights, each show brings the outside world in. Explore the performance options below and get in touch to bring Barefooted to your setting.
In Comes a Winters Wish
‘In Comes a Winter’s Wish’ brings a sparkling dose of winter magic onto the hospital wards through live music, physical theatre, and puppetry.
Co-created with children in hospital, the bedside show is inspired by their winter dreams of flying snowmen, giant snowballs and sleigh rides right from the hospital bed.
Blending Barefooted’s playful, interactive style, In Comes a Winter’s Wish weaves together sensory play with moments of wonder, imagination and connection. It is a gentle celebration of the season and the quiet power of making a wish.
This heartwarming performance brings joy to children and families spending winter in hospital, inviting them into a world where, just for a moment, wishes really can come true.
Creative Team
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Design & Puppets - Sue Pyecroft
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Performer & Composer –Benedict Heaney
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Performer & Director – Lucy Knight
In Comes the Countryside
"In Comes the Countryside" is a 10-minute magical adventure for children and their families in hospital. Two performers bring the
sights, sounds, and magic of the countryside to life through live music, movement, puppetry, and sensory play, creating joyful
moments at the bedside.
Children can fly a kite, make autumn leaves dance in the breeze, and watch a caterpillars enchanting transformation, all from the comfort of their hospital bed.
Every moment is designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and joy.
'This was beautiful and very special, you have made my daughters day a positive one, Parent
Creative Team
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Performer & Composer –Benedict Heaney
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Performer & Director – Lucy Knight
In Comes the Sea
In Comes the Sea is a l5-minute magical adventure for children and their families in hospital. Two performers bring the sights, sounds and rhythms of the ocean to life through live music, movement, puppetry and sensory play, creating joyful, playful moments at the bedside.
Children set sail as their hospital bed becomes a boat, drifting out to sea in search of a magical fish. Along the way, they meet curious sea creatures, and make waves to guide the journey. The experience is child-led and responsive, inviting curiosity, imagination and connection.
‘We were spellbound, how beautiful and what a tonic, thank you' Parent
Creative Team
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Performer & Composer –Benedict Heaney
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Performer & Director – Lucy Knight
