Performing Arts at Guy's and St Thomas'

The Charity's Performing Arts Programme brings a therapeutic mix of music, dance, drama and poetry to patients, staff and visitors on wards and in public places.

The programme for March-April 2010 features a range of diverse performances from musical four pieces.

There will be a special event at St Thomas’ in April, when the West End Kids perform. Fresh from recording with the legendary Rolf Harris in support of Children In Need, the West End Kids have entertained tens of thousands in London’s O2 Arena. Members of the vocal harmony group will perform a powerful and upbeat set of musical theatre from the Jersey Boys, High School Musical and Lion King.

Lunchtime concerts

Performances are held every Wednesday at Guy's Hospital, Atrium 2, from 12.30-1.30pm, and every Monday at St Thomas' in Central Hall from 1-2pm.

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St Thomas' Hospital: Programme
Guy's Hospital: Programme

A series of bedside and ward events is also provided by the Charity. An annual grant of £20,000 enables Music in Hospitals to bring the joy and therapeutic benefits of high quality live music to patients of all ages. For more details please visit their website www.music-in-hospitals.org.uk.

Poetry workshops

On the last Friday of every month, poet Paul Sherreard spends the morning visiting inpatient and outpatient areas around the Trust, performing poetry and holding workshops with patients.

These sessions are followed by a free lunchtime poetry workshop open to patients, staff and visitors, at the Knowledge and Information Centre at St Thomas’, from 12-2pm.

Each month has a different theme and provides the opportunity for people to have a fun and creative experience during their lunch hour.

Support the programme

You can support the work of the Performing Arts programme by making a donation using our secure online form, or by making a gift at an event.

Contact the Performing Arts department to find out how you can organise a similar charity event.

We are keen to hear from patients and staff about the kind of acts they want to visit. Please contact Yvonne Farquharson, Performing Arts Manager on Tel: 020 7188 1215 or email: Yvonne.Farquharson@gsttcharity.org.uk to let us know what you think of the events.

You can see photos from past events in the Performing Arts photo gallery.

Jackson and Marasa enjoying a performance by Breathing Space (click on the image to make it larger)

Stacey-Jane Douglas performs for patients in the Richard Dimbleby Day Centre, St Thomas' Hospital as Part of the Music in Hospitals programme