The Old Vic brings the magic of the theatre to Evelina London Children's Hospital

Children and young people at Evelina London Children's Hospital were delighted to watch a magical children's musical produced by The Old Vic.

Hundred Feet Tall, told the story of Seedar-the-Seed and Bekko Bunny who formed an unlikely friendship, and, together, navigated the ups and downs of growing up.

The excitement began in Evelina London's atrium before the official performance, where children and young people were treated to a special preview of the show. Patients also got to meet the characters in person as they spread cheer on the wards.

The fun continued after the show with themed activities, including plant pot decorating, and the characters helped children express their creativity.

Lamiya, aged 4, experienced the magic of the show with her brother, 8-year-old Ayoub. She said: "I loved it, my favourite bit was the song when they moved house!"

Their mum, Malyoun, agreed. She said: "They enjoyed the play so much. Being in hospital can get boring, so having something fun for them to do really brightened their day."

Susan Pruden, therapeutic play service manager at Evelina London, said: "We were thrilled to welcome The Old Vic to Evelina London Children's Hospital. The performance was fantastic, and carried such a powerful message. Our young patients and their families learned they are never too small to make a big difference.

Events like these are so valuable for children in hospital. They provide a much-needed distraction, and help make the hospital feel a bit more like home.

Tom Latham, education manager at The Old Vic, said: "It was a joy to bring The Old Vic's production of Hundred Feet Tall to Evelina London. We felt very lucky to share our musical story with the families and patients at the hospital, and work alongside Evelina London's wonderful play team to make the event a lasting memory for everyone involved."