Pick ‘N’ Mix

Pick ’n’ Mix is our walkabout show specifically designed for hospital wards and waiting rooms. It features a bank of short, pop up dances inspired by themes such as video games, dinosaurs and going to the zoo. Patients are offered a dance menu and can choose which performance they would like to see. 

Designed to give children and young people a sense of choice and ownership at a time when so much of hospital life is outside their control. Each performance includes a mini dance piece followed by an invitation for interaction, participation and creative connection. 

  • “The patient was totally engaged with you. She had limited words and you were able to communicate with her through dance/music/Makaton. It brought joy to my heart..simply AMAZING. This young patient has had her dreams fulfilled this afternoon.”

    Sharon Charane, Senior Play Therapist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

  • “I will also forever be grateful to [eek & wild], who rocked up at [my child’s] bedside yesterday about 15 mins ahead of his general anaesthetic, when we were all feeling very low and desperate. THE KINDEST, MOST ENTHUSIASTIC, UNINHIBITED, KEEN BEANS ON THE PLANET. ”

    Parent of a patient at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

  • “We chose this dance. That’s the best thing I’ve ever seen in my life!”

    Patient at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Pick ’n’ Mix has been performed at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Made with Many Family Arts festival. 

Pick ’n’ Mix was created at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. 

Supported by CW+.