Cork girl Mila takes part in Abbey Theatre production

Four-year-old Mila from Cork recently took part in March of the Goldendoodles, a production at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.

The performance highlighted the individual personalities and interests of five children who use LauraLynn services, including Mila.

Written by Paul Timoney, it took families on a journey through the arts from a dark night on Fungarvan Beach, to fireworks at the March Parade.

The collaborative initiative between LauraLynn, the Abbey Theatre, and the National Gallery of Ireland seeks to make the arts more accessible for children with life-limiting conditions.

Michelle Hartnett, LauraLynn senior play therapist, said that opportunities like this are incredibly special for the children and their families: “The opportunity to perform on the stage in The Abbey Theatre is about more than just a performance, it is about joy, creativity, and making a lifetime of memories.

“Each of the children’s names will be recorded in the Abbey Theatre archives, a lasting mark of this moment in the spotlight.”

Co-director of the Abbey Theatre, Mark O’Brien added: “It is always a pleasure to welcome the children, their families and friends, and the staff and volunteers, of LauraLynn into the Abbey Theatre. It is privilege to be able to offer our support to LauraLynn in hosting this special performance, which never fails to inspire all the team here.”