Singing Willows and The Magical Bed
Singing Willows and The Magical Bed is a musical theatre production with integrated BSL for young audiences.
The performance is brought to life by two musical theatre actors, a BSL performer, and a live musician on stage. It continues the final story from the original Singing Willows book, while also drawing inspiration from the childhood of Alexandra Borghino, founder of the creative company.
Visually rich and imaginative, the production combines heartfelt storytelling with playful audience participation, original songs, enchanting visuals, and multilingual storytelling, including integrated BSL. The audience is invited to dream, laugh, and explore together on this magical adventure.
The show runs for 60 minutes and is aimed at primary school children. It will next be performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th August.
What People Say of the Show
"It’s a gentle, heartfelt show filled with beautiful music, poetry and imagination."
Behind-The-Scenes
Singing Willows and The Magical Bed
A selection of images showcasing the set design, costumes, and the creative process as it develops.
Singing Willows and The Magical Bed
Show Description:
When a young girl moves to a new home, her extraordinary bed comes alive carrying her through imaginative worlds and the ups and downs of childhood through music, storytelling and imagination.
As her loyal nighttime companion, the bed brings comfort, silliness and joy, helping her navigate change with curiosity, courage and laughter. Together they discover friendship, courage and the joys of growing up.
With playful audience participation, original songs, enchanting visuals and multilingual storytelling with integrated BSL, the audience are invited to dream, laugh and explore in this wonderful musical adventure. Ideal for ages 5+ and their grown-ups, but open to all.
