Womb at Coombe: Hospital play imagines what giving birth will be like in 100 years

Coombe Hospital’s theatre company in residence is to stage WOMB , a play which imagines birthing 100 years from now, writes Marjorie Brennan

MEDICINE and the arts may not appear to be natural bedfellows — the reflective and imaginative nature of creativity at odds with the often intense and proactive practice of healthcare. However, in recent years, many hospitals have seen the positive impact of incorporating artistic practice in a medical setting, with patients, staff and the surrounding community all benefitting.