Smiles and laughter on the children’s ward at East Surrey Hospital this week when the Starlight Children’s Foundation took to the stage to perform Sleeping Beauty for the youngsters.
The summer tour brought a dose of sunshine to Outwood ward as the children followed the adventures of Fairy Nuff, Giggles, the beautiful Princess Aurora and her handsome Prince Hero.
Nina Lawrence, a play specialist for Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, said: “It’s known that entertainment and play can significantly improve a poorly child’s hospital experience and that it helps to distract them from their illness and treatment. Starlight is a fantastic charity and each year we look forward to the arrival of their summer panto and the fun it brings our young patients.”
