Ward 76 Performance // FAB Festival

About the play 

The story begins during a sudden power outage in a hospital, throwing everything into chaos. Three teenage patients, who have only just met, team up to search for WiFi and find themselves on an unexpected journey through the hospital’s hidden spaces. What starts as a hunt for signal becomes a humorous, heartfelt adventure with a hint of ghost-story mystery, as the characters encounter strange happenings, face their fears and form genuine friendships along the way. 

Through humour, moments of horror and honest conversation, Ward 76 explores themes including anxiety, disability, loneliness, social media pressures and the realities of growing up in a medical environment. 

The play is led by disabled artist Sam and his mother Shirley, and is rooted in their lived experience of Sam “growing up” in hospital. 

Themes explored: 

• Anxiety and mental health
• Disability and access
• Loneliness and friendship
• Social media and online pressure
• Growing up in a medical environment 

Performance length: 50 minutes 

Zine workshop : Optional 

AGE 8+ 

Free performance - but please book via eventbrite 

Bright Hall, Rochdale Town Hall, 12.00 - 14.00

Funded by Project Lottery Grants from Arts Council ENgland