Proteus presents two zeitgeist-baiting productions exploring the current obsessions with beauty, celebrity and body image, fusing together burlesque, new circus, multi-media and physical theatre into a total theatre experience. 

‘Below Zero' has been created with a team of artists including Mat Fraser and young people from across the South East. ‘Below Zero' includes a comprehensive ‘play day' package and teachers' pack, making it a perfect product for secondary schools and colleges as well as adult audiences.

The critically acclaimed ‘Elephant Man' is back by popular demand and is able to perform in repertoire with ‘Below Zero' – book both in your venue and save 10%!  Both shows can also include a free post-show talk.

‘Is this our real national theatre?'

The Guardian on Proteus' Summer 2007 Participatory Project, Modern Major General

‘If you missed this one-off performance, I am sorry to say you really missed out.'

St Neots Today on Proteus' Spring 2007 tour, The Elephant Man

Below Zero
Touring nationally 23 April - 25 May 2008

'I feel like I'm Nothing. Like no one can see me. Less than nothing. Below Zero.'

Written by Kefi Chadwick
Directed by Mary Swan
Music by Paul Wild
Designed by Sam Pine

Marta wants to disappear, Michael can't stop growing. After a chance encounter in a hospital waiting area, their paths merge and between them they create a burlesque fantasy world where they are the ringmasters. But when their reality is shattered, can this world help them survive and what happens when the lines between fantasy and reality are lost?

Using Proteus' distinctive style of fusing circus, film and physical theatre, this is an exploration of modern attitudes toward our own bodies and the obsession with perfection at any cost.

In development - the process behind Below Zero

Still available for booking into your venue...

Target Audience: 12+ and ideal for secondary schools, colleges and adult audiences.

Availability: Touring nationally 21 April - 25 May 2008 ‘The Elephant Man' can play in repertoire with ‘Below Zero'.  DVD of our work available on request in Quicktime format.

Space Requirements: Minimum 18' x 18' x 10' high [6m x 6m x 3m high].

Technical: The company tours with its own sound and lighting rig & one technician.

Get-in: 4 hours (1 hour get out). Please note this is an estimate.

Running time : Approximately 85 mins.

Publicity: Posters and postcards included in fee.

For bookings and to discuss your requirements please contact:

Ross Harvie, Creative Producer on 01256 354541
or e-mail info@ proteustheatre.com