Across the UK, theatre companies are collaborating with health care professionals. Illustration: Eduardo Luzzatti

Across the UK, theatre companies are collaborating with health care professionals. Illustration: Eduardo Luzzatti

Theatre is revitalising health care by working with patients and caregivers. Lyn Gardner speaks to some of those involved and asks how such treatment can be sustainably funded

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