Proteus & Scratch Built Productions present

LET'S GO TO THE SEASIDE

Saturday 25th July 2026 - Sunday 2nd August 2026

Exit 6: Comedy 6

Thursday 9th July 2026 -

Basingstoke Music Initiative

Acoustic night: Tim Holehouse + Emily Davis

Wednesday 2nd September 2026 -

Basingstoke Music Initiative

Live Music : Indie night

Saturday 5th September 2026 -

Exit 6

Exit 6: Best of the Fest

Thursday 3rd September 2026 -

The Proteans present

Going Postal

Thursday 5th November 2026 - Saturday 7th November 2026

OLO company

Soft Spot

Thursday 10th September 2026 -

Basingstoke Music Initiative

Beans On Toast: In Your Neck Of The Woods Tour

Wednesday 18th November 2026 -

The Last Baguette

Twinkle, Twinkle

Monday 15th February 2027 -

Tiny & Tall Producti

A Tale Of Us

Wednesday 11th November 2026 -

The Late Night Assembly Cabaret

Friday 18th September 2026 -

What's On

Each year, we host a variety of events including performances, both at the Creation Space and other locations in the Borough, exhibitions, and interactive children's shows.

A variety of classes and workshops are also held at the Creation Space.

And don't forget, many of the shows that Proteus produce will also tour nationally.

Young man in bed with a shocked expression against comic-style explosion wallpaper, scene from film about a commuter with an overactive imagination illustrating anxiety and exaggerated thoughts

Thursday 9th July 2026 -

Exit 6: Comedy 6

ComedyFilm

Cartoon girl holding two ice cream cones on a sunny beach with sand toys, seagulls, and deck chairs; ideal for family theatre show image for Let's Go To The Seaside promoting kids entertainment, summer activities, and family-friendly performances.

Saturday 25th July 2026 - Sunday 2nd August 2026

LET’S GO TO THE SEASIDE

Children's TheatreFamily

"Musician Tim Holehouse portrait in front of a colorful mural for an interview about folk punk music, touring and songwriting.

Wednesday 2nd September 2026 -

Acoustic night: Tim Holehouse + Emily Davis

Musicacoustic

Child and woman sitting in a waiting room, looking worried, representing family counseling, child mental health, parenting support, or social services assistance. A still from the short film Majority.

Thursday 3rd September 2026 -

Exit 6: Best of the Fest

Film

Saturday 5th September 2026 -

Live Music : Indie night

Music

Contemporary circus performers balancing a wine glass during an acrobatic handstand act on a dark stage, showcasing balance, strength and live performance art

Thursday 10th September 2026 -

Soft Spot

CircusTheatre

Performer on stage in a black sequined dress and colourful wig with arms raised in front of a Late Night Assembly sign, promoting live comedy and cabaret entertainment.

Friday 18th September 2026 -

The Late Night Assembly Cabaret

Adults OnlyCabaret

Thursday 5th November 2026 - Saturday 7th November 2026

Going Postal

AdaptationThe ProteansTheatre

Poster for the theatre show 'A Tale of Us' featuring adult and child hands surrounded by flowers, autumn leaves, seashells, snowflakes and stars on a dark blue background.

Wednesday 11th November 2026 -

A Tale Of Us

Children's TheatreFamily

Promotional photo of folk musician Beans on Toast sitting with an acoustic guitar for an upcoming tour.

Wednesday 18th November 2026 -

Beans On Toast: In Your Neck Of The Woods Tour

FolkMusic

Monday 15th February 2027 -

Twinkle, Twinkle

Children's TheatreFilm

Young man in bed with a shocked expression against comic-style explosion wallpaper, scene from film about a commuter with an overactive imagination illustrating anxiety and exaggerated thoughts

Thursday 9th July 2026 -

Exit 6: Comedy 6

ComedyFilm

Cartoon girl holding two ice cream cones on a sunny beach with sand toys, seagulls, and deck chairs; ideal for family theatre show image for Let's Go To The Seaside promoting kids entertainment, summer activities, and family-friendly performances.

Saturday 25th July 2026 - Sunday 2nd August 2026

LET’S GO TO THE SEASIDE

Children's TheatreFamily

"Musician Tim Holehouse portrait in front of a colorful mural for an interview about folk punk music, touring and songwriting.

Wednesday 2nd September 2026 -

Acoustic night: Tim Holehouse + Emily Davis

Musicacoustic

Child and woman sitting in a waiting room, looking worried, representing family counseling, child mental health, parenting support, or social services assistance. A still from the short film Majority.

Thursday 3rd September 2026 -

Exit 6: Best of the Fest

Film

Saturday 5th September 2026 -

Live Music : Indie night

Music

Contemporary circus performers balancing a wine glass during an acrobatic handstand act on a dark stage, showcasing balance, strength and live performance art

Thursday 10th September 2026 -

Soft Spot

CircusTheatre

Performer on stage in a black sequined dress and colourful wig with arms raised in front of a Late Night Assembly sign, promoting live comedy and cabaret entertainment.

Friday 18th September 2026 -

The Late Night Assembly Cabaret

Adults OnlyCabaret

Thursday 5th November 2026 - Saturday 7th November 2026

Going Postal

AdaptationThe ProteansTheatre

Poster for the theatre show 'A Tale of Us' featuring adult and child hands surrounded by flowers, autumn leaves, seashells, snowflakes and stars on a dark blue background.

Wednesday 11th November 2026 -

A Tale Of Us

Children's TheatreFamily

Promotional photo of folk musician Beans on Toast sitting with an acoustic guitar for an upcoming tour.

Wednesday 18th November 2026 -

Beans On Toast: In Your Neck Of The Woods Tour

FolkMusic

Monday 15th February 2027 -

Twinkle, Twinkle

Children's TheatreFilm

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Proteus Theatre Company

1 days ago

Tickets on sale now for Beans on Toast!

The celebrated folk troubadour will be bringing his show to town this winter.

Come and be part of a celebration of music, community and hope.

Book early. These shows have a habit of selling out.

🔗 in bio (linktree)

Beans On Toast | live music | Basingstoke gig | Hampshire gig | In Your Neck Of The Woods tour | folk music

Tickets on sale now for Beans on Toast!

The celebrated folk troubadour will be bringing his show to town this winter.

Come and be part of a celebration of music, community and hope.

Book early. These shows have a habit of selling out.

🔗 in bio (linktree)
...
Beans On Toast | live music | Basingstoke gig | Hampshire gig | In Your Neck Of The Woods tour | folk music

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Proteus Theatre Company

3 days ago

Join us for a FREE WORK-IN-PROGRESS scratch sharing tomorrow night! (Thu 2 Jul)

This week we have actor @dollykanithi further developing her new show Trapped at The Creation Space ahead of the preview at Camden Fringe.

Pop down to the Creation Space from 6pm (the bar will be open) for the 6.30pm start, and see this work in progress and help the artist shape their future work by being part of the post-show discussion and feedback.

Join us for a FREE WORK-IN-PROGRESS scratch sharing tomorrow night! (Thu 2 Jul)

This week we have actor @dollykanithi further developing her new show Trapped at The Creation Space ahead of the preview at Camden Fringe.

Pop down to the Creation Space from 6pm (the bar will be ...open) for the 6.30pm start, and see this work in progress and help the artist shape their future work by being part of the post-show discussion and feedback.

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Proteus Theatre Company

3 days ago

**ANNOUNCEMENT** Beans on Toast is bringing his annual winter tour to us this year!!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of songs, stories and celebration from one of Britain's most loved folk troubadours. Warm, funny, thoughtful, chaotic, and uplifting, it's the kind of show that leaves you feeling like you've just caught up with an old friend.

Tickets on sale Friday at 10am. Don’t miss this one!

@rbmusicmanagement

Basingstoke | In Your Neck Of The Woods | Live music | Hampshire Gigs | folk

**ANNOUNCEMENT** Beans on Toast is bringing his annual winter tour to us this year!!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of songs, stories and celebration from one of Britain's most loved folk troubadours. Warm, funny, thoughtful, chaotic, and uplifting, it's the kind of show that ...leaves you feeling like you've just caught up with an old friend.

Tickets on sale Friday at 10am. Don’t miss this one!

@rbmusicmanagement

Basingstoke | In Your Neck Of The Woods | Live music | Hampshire Gigs | folk

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Proteus Theatre Company

4 days ago

🥳The FIRST of TWO exciting music announcements happening this week!🎸

We kick off our Autumn programme on 2 September with a gorgeous acoustic evening headlined by global touring musician Tim Holehouse, with his experimental sounds that straddle folk, blues and much more besides, inspired by his nomadic travels around the world!
Supporting Tim is El Paso singer-songwriter Emily Davis, bringing their aggressive punk-tinged folk music full of unfiltered expression.
With more acts to be announced, this is shaping up to be a really special evening of acoustic music.

Ticket link in bio

👀Watch this space for our SECOND announcement tomorrow at 10am!

live music | Tim Holehouse | Emily Davis | Hampshire Gig | Basingstoke gig | Basingstoke music | folk music

🥳The FIRST of TWO exciting music announcements happening this week!🎸

We kick off our Autumn programme on 2 September with a gorgeous acoustic evening headlined by global touring musician Tim Holehouse, with his experimental sounds that straddle folk, blues and much more besides, ...inspired by his nomadic travels around the world!
Supporting Tim is El Paso singer-songwriter Emily Davis, bringing their aggressive punk-tinged folk music full of unfiltered expression.
With more acts to be announced, this is shaping up to be a really special evening of acoustic music.

Ticket link in bio

👀Watch this space for our SECOND announcement tomorrow at 10am!

live music | Tim Holehouse | Emily Davis | Hampshire Gig | Basingstoke gig | Basingstoke music | folk music

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Proteus Theatre Company

1 weeks ago

Music fans,
We have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the @kitethiefuk gig this coming Saturday due to the extreme heat. Without any air conditioning or any way of cooling the venue, running such an event with temperatures as high as we are experiencing, would be a very real risk to health and safety. All ticket buyers have been contacted and will receive their full refund shortly.
We hope to reschedule the brilliant acts we had lined up and to rock out with you again soon in cooler circumstances.
Keep an eye out for future/ rescheduling announcements.
Stay hydrated.

The Proteus Team x

@rbmusicmanagement @reawakenband @benchyandthegazers @domesdayband @elbysings

Music fans,
We have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the @kitethiefuk gig this coming Saturday due to the extreme heat. Without any air conditioning or any way of cooling the venue, running such an event with temperatures as high as we are experiencing, would be a very real risk ...to health and safety. All ticket buyers have been contacted and will receive their full refund shortly.
We hope to reschedule the brilliant acts we had lined up and to rock out with you again soon in cooler circumstances.
Keep an eye out for future/ rescheduling announcements.
Stay hydrated.

The Proteus Team x

@rbmusicmanagement @reawakenband @benchyandthegazers @domesdayband @elbysings

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

🌸Let us take you on a little tour of The Walled Garden in Down Grange Sports complex, the setting for picnics and live outdoor theatre this weekend with the Proteans!

For show times and information visit our website (link in bio)

#secretgarden #lovebasingstoke #thewalledgarden #kempshott #downgrange

🌸Let us take you on a little tour of The Walled Garden in Down Grange Sports complex, the setting for picnics and live outdoor theatre this weekend with the Proteans!

For show times and information visit our website (link in bio)

#secretgarden #lovebasingstoke #thewalledgarden... #kempshott #downgrange

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

Come with us to Basingstoke's "Best Kept Secret"....

Our community theatre group The Proteans perform their adaptation of The Canterbury Tails across the opening weekend of @bstokefestival

Advance tickets for tonight now sold out but you can purchase them on the door from 6pm for the 7pm show!

Other performances across the weekend:

Sat 20 June at 2pm

Sat 20th at 5pm

Sun 21 at 2pm

Tickets on the gate | Bring a picnic and your sun cream!

Come with us to Basingstoke's "Best Kept Secret"....

Our community theatre group The Proteans perform their adaptation of The Canterbury Tails across the opening weekend of @bstokefestival

Advance tickets for tonight now sold out but you can purchase them on the ...door from 6pm for the 7pm show!

Other performances across the weekend:

Sat 20 June at 2pm

Sat 20th at 5pm

Sun 21 at 2pm

Tickets on the gate | Bring a picnic and your sun cream!

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

🌺PSSST! TICKETS ON THE GATE!🗝
Yes, fear not, if you haven't managed to secure advance tickets* for @The Proteans performances of THE CANTERBURY TALES at the Walled Garden you can still see the show, as we will be selling tickets on the gate in the hour before the show starts!

It is looking VERY likely that it will be glorious sunshine all weekend so don't forget to pack your hat and suncream and do pop down and join us for outdoor theatre and picnics in the garden, if you are looking for some excellent entertainment this weekend!

*we cap advance tickets sales, so that in the event of poor weather or unforseen circumstances we can still put on the show inside at the Creation Space!

For performance dates and times head to our website.

🌺PSSST! TICKETS ON THE GATE!🗝
Yes, fear not, if you haven't managed to secure advance tickets* for @The Proteans performances of THE CANTERBURY TALES at the Walled Garden you can still see the show, as we will be selling tickets on the gate in the hour before the show starts!
...
It is looking VERY likely that it will be glorious sunshine all weekend so don't forget to pack your hat and suncream and do pop down and join us for outdoor theatre and picnics in the garden, if you are looking for some excellent entertainment this weekend!

*we cap advance tickets sales, so that in the event of poor weather or unforseen circumstances we can still put on the show inside at the Creation Space!

For performance dates and times head to our website.

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

Some 'killer' short film posters all from the line-up of films selected by @exit6filmfest for our Comedy short film screening.
Horror often segues with comedy, no more so then in the world of short film.
In this line up we have comedy-love stories, comedy drama, comedy horror and everything in-between!
Join us for a brilliant night of short film on Thurs 9 July that will leave you smiling.

See the full line up on our website and read more about each film we'll be screening. Link in bio

#shortfilm #independentfilm #shortfilm #filmfestival #exit6filmfestival

Some 'killer' short film posters all from the line-up of films selected by @exit6filmfest for our Comedy short film screening.
Horror often segues with comedy, no more so then in the world of short film.
In this line up we have comedy-love stories, comedy drama, comedy horror and ...everything in-between!
Join us for a brilliant night of short film on Thurs 9 July that will leave you smiling.

See the full line up on our website and read more about each film we'll be screening. Link in bio

#shortfilm #independentfilm #shortfilm #filmfestival #exit6filmfestival

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

Comedy Showcase short film line-up announced!

Join us for a giggle this July as @exit6filmfest present some of the best comedy shorts from the last 5 years submitted to thier annual film festival.

From dating mishaps in Dating Mark Silcox by Joe Lycett to comedy body horror in Viskar | Vinden by Sergine Dumais
one thing all these films have in common - they'll tickle your funny bone.

>>Scroll to whet your appetite for some of the film poster artwork (pt1.)

Tickets now on sale for a film-tastic evening on Thursday 9 July @ 7pm. Link in bio

Comedy Showcase short film line-up announced!

Join us for a giggle this July as @exit6filmfest present some of the best comedy shorts from the last 5 years submitted to thier annual film festival.

From dating mishaps in Dating Mark Silcox by Joe Lycett to comedy body horror in ...Viskar | Vinden by Sergine Dumais
one thing all these films have in common - they'll tickle your funny bone.

>>Scroll to whet your appetite for some of the film poster artwork (pt1.)

Tickets now on sale for a film-tastic evening on Thursday 9 July @ 7pm. Link in bio

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Proteus Theatre Company

3 weeks ago

Saturday nights mean metal and rock for our Proteus live gig nights, but our next gig on 27 June is something a bit different. It's about the light and shade, heavy metal shoulder to shoulder with the shoegaze....

unusual? maybe.
for the music lovers? definitely.

See our headliners Kite Thief alongside Reawaken and Domesday for your hard rock fix, and then enjoy acoustic sets from singer-songwriter Elby and dream-pop from Benchy and the Gazers

tickets on sale now. link in bio

live music. music in Basingstoke. gig. local gig. rock night. alt-metal. singer songwriter.

Saturday nights mean metal and rock for our Proteus live gig nights, but our next gig on 27 June is something a bit different. It's about the light and shade, heavy metal shoulder to shoulder with the shoegaze....

unusual? maybe.
for the music lovers? definitely.

See our... headliners Kite Thief alongside Reawaken and Domesday for your hard rock fix, and then enjoy acoustic sets from singer-songwriter Elby and dream-pop from Benchy and the Gazers

tickets on sale now. link in bio

live music. music in Basingstoke. gig. local gig. rock night. alt-metal. singer songwriter.

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Proteus Theatre Company

3 weeks ago

Not long now to go!🌺
🗝Just one week to go until we welcome audiences through the gate to Basingstoke's secret garden for a summer evening of live theatre outdoors!

The Proteans present: THE CANTERBURY TALES - a modern retelling of Chaucer's most raucous and celebrated works!

visit our website for show times and details (link in bio)

Not long now to go!🌺
🗝Just one week to go until we welcome audiences through the gate to Basingstoke's secret garden for a summer evening of live theatre outdoors!

The Proteans present: THE CANTERBURY TALES - a modern retelling of Chaucer's most raucous and celebrated ...works!

visit our website for show times and details (link in bio)

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