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Scratchbuilt Productions present: The Magical Toy Hospital
Welcome to a day in the life of busy a Toy hospital where our dedicated team of toy medical professionals a here to offer you the best care possible and handle all toy emergencies with efficiency, speed and a good dash of humour!
Inspired by the nostalgic Saturday-night television of Casualty and 24 Hours in A&E, the show blends physical theatre and puppetry to balance both comedy and tenderness.
Along the way we meet a lost dolly, a teddy with a detached limb and a vintage clock who might have to “move onto another place”. Age-appropriate and created with great care, the show touches on empathy, loss, and what it means to get back something you love.
Following the 25 minute show, the set of the Toy Hospital is then transformed into an interactive waiting room, with a stay and play role play area where children can use their imagination and lots of fun medical props to play to practice looking after their ‘patient’, while waiting for their own toy’s bespoke appointment!
Children bring a toy from home or choose one from the adoption shelf on arrival. The toy is the patient the child is their concerned care giver and from the moment they enter, the immersive experience begins.
From Admission, where every patient is checked in by a receptionist, before having a thorough examination with stethoscopes and temperature gauges in the Triage. They are then taken for an X-ray and CT scan before being given a diagnosis and directed to the The Pharmacy for medical treatment such as ‘extra cuddles’ or a ‘bit of new stuffing’, before being Discharged, where every child leaves with their toy's medical records, a prescription, and their toy fitted with a wristband bearing its details.
The Magical Toy Hospital inclusive for all ages, from young ones bringing their most treasured toy through to grown-ups who grew up watching Casualty and find themselves unexpectedly moved!
Inspired by the nostalgic Saturday-night television of Casualty and 24 Hours in A&E, the show blends physical theatre and puppetry to balance both comedy and tenderness.
Along the way we meet a lost dolly, a teddy with a detached limb and a vintage clock who might have to “move onto another place”. Age-appropriate and created with great care, the show touches on empathy, loss, and what it means to get back something you love.
Following the 25 minute show, the set of the Toy Hospital is then transformed into an interactive waiting room, with a stay and play role play area where children can use their imagination and lots of fun medical props to play to practice looking after their ‘patient’, while waiting for their own toy’s bespoke appointment!
Children bring a toy from home or choose one from the adoption shelf on arrival. The toy is the patient the child is their concerned care giver and from the moment they enter, the immersive experience begins.
From Admission, where every patient is checked in by a receptionist, before having a thorough examination with stethoscopes and temperature gauges in the Triage. They are then taken for an X-ray and CT scan before being given a diagnosis and directed to the The Pharmacy for medical treatment such as ‘extra cuddles’ or a ‘bit of new stuffing’, before being Discharged, where every child leaves with their toy's medical records, a prescription, and their toy fitted with a wristband bearing its details.
The Magical Toy Hospital inclusive for all ages, from young ones bringing their most treasured toy through to grown-ups who grew up watching Casualty and find themselves unexpectedly moved!
Monday 26 October
Proteus Creation Space
Council Road
Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3DH
Event InformationDate & Times: Monday 26th October| Shows at 11am, 2pm & 4pm
Tickets: £8 adult, £6 child
Suitable For: All ages
Run Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
Fantastic for Families: The building is accessible for buggies and we will provide an area for you to leave them whilst you enjoy the show with your little ones. The venue has baby change facilities - and please feel free to feed your baby/ child in the cafe while you are visiting or during the show.
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