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Behind the Scenes: June and July

By Anthony Irtelli | 18th July 2019 | Comments Off on Behind the Scenes: June and July

We may have seemed a little quiet of late but that’s because we have been working on a brilliant programme for Autumn and also developing exciting new theatre productions. At the end of June we spent an inspiring week in R&D with some very talented females from the world of circus, aerial and physical theatre.…

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    16 hours ago

    🤔Wondering what Let's Go Camping - our immersive, theatrical show for families is all about?🏕🐸🐰🐻
Check out our highlights video for a flavour of the show, without too many spoilers!👀
There's still time to book tickets before the run ends this Sunday 3rd Aug, so what are you waiting for!
Tickets just £12.50 
PLUS: We've just added an extra show at a later time on the evening of Thursday 31st  as we realise that it can be tricky to attend midweek shows when you are juggling work and childcare!
BOOK FOR THURS EVE >> Link in bio via Linktree

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    🤔Wondering what Let's Go Camping - our immersive, theatrical show for families is all about?🏕🐸🐰🐻
    Check out our highlights video for a flavour of the show, without too many spoilers!👀
    There's still time to book tickets before the run ends this Sunday 3rd Aug, so ...what are you waiting for!
    Tickets just £12.50
    PLUS: We've just added an extra show at a later time on the evening of Thursday 31st as we realise that it can be tricky to attend midweek shows when you are juggling work and childcare!
    BOOK FOR THURS EVE >> Link in bio via Linktree

    🎥short reel thanks to Nathan Mountain

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    2 days ago

    A unique event happening this Friday night!
Queer Diary is the night where queers share REAL teenage diaries, plus long-lost love-letters, fabulous fan-fiction, terrible tumblr posts, and the odd bit of cringey poetry 🌈📖
We can't promise to reunite you with your first crush, but we do aim to reignite that rush of adrenaline you got when they first noticed you!

Come along and join in with your own stories of teenage angst!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-diary-tickets-1447664626869

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    A unique event happening this Friday night!
    Queer Diary is the night where queers share REAL teenage diaries, plus long-lost love-letters, fabulous fan-fiction, terrible tumblr posts, and the odd bit of cringey poetry 🌈📖
    We can't promise to reunite you with your first crush, but ...we do aim to reignite that rush of adrenaline you got when they first noticed you!

    Come along and join in with your own stories of teenage angst!
    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-diary-tickets-1447664626869

    #LoveBasingstoke #Openmicnight
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    4 days ago

    How are you planning to spend your Summer Holidays?🌞
🏕Our new immersive family show 'Let's Go Camping' opens today with 3 shows a day until Sunday 3rd August...so come and join Pip and Dad on an adventure down in the woods.🐻
🥾All the fun of camping...without leaving the theatre!🎭

Tickets going fast: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/ Lightbox link for post with description How are you planning to spend your Summer...

    How are you planning to spend your Summer Holidays?🌞
    🏕Our new immersive family show 'Let's Go Camping' opens today with 3 shows a day until Sunday 3rd August...so come and join Pip and Dad on an adventure down in the woods.🐻
    🥾All the fun of camping...without ...leaving the theatre!🎭

    Tickets going fast: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/

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    5 days ago

    🎭Coming to the Creation Space for the first time to see our Summer Family Show: Let's Go Camping! this weekend?🌞

☺Don't worry, we've got you!

Read on for everything you need to know: 
🤱🍼We are baby-friendly and if you need to feed your baby during the show, please feel comfortable doing so. We can also find you a quiet space if you prefer, just ask a staff member.
👶We also have baby change facilities and will set up a buggy park for parents to store their stroller/pushchairs.
🚗We have on-site parking (but this is limited) free to those visiting us. Please just remember to log your car number plate on entry to the building.
♿ We are an accessible space, all based at ground floor level. We move around the space with the story and spend time in each room, where there is some seating for those that need it. If you have any accessibility needs, please do get in touch in advance, so we can ensure you have the most enjoyable experience with us
☕🥤Café: We have a lovely on-site café serving @moonroastcoffee , sweet treats and a fun pick 'n' mix station. 🍬
If your family has any dietary needs, you are welcome to bring snacks to eat in the cafe before or after the show. 

If you'd like to chat to us about any of the above, do call the office (9.30am - 3.30pm) on 01256 354 541 or pop us an email at info@proteustheatre.com Lightbox link for post with description 🎭Coming to the Creation Space for the first...

    🎭Coming to the Creation Space for the first time to see our Summer Family Show: Let's Go Camping! this weekend?🌞

    ☺Don't worry, we've got you!

    Read on for everything you need to know:
    🤱🍼We are baby-friendly and if you need to feed your baby during ...the show, please feel comfortable doing so. We can also find you a quiet space if you prefer, just ask a staff member.
    👶We also have baby change facilities and will set up a buggy park for parents to store their stroller/pushchairs.
    🚗We have on-site parking (but this is limited) free to those visiting us. Please just remember to log your car number plate on entry to the building.
    ♿ We are an accessible space, all based at ground floor level. We move around the space with the story and spend time in each room, where there is some seating for those that need it. If you have any accessibility needs, please do get in touch in advance, so we can ensure you have the most enjoyable experience with us
    ☕🥤Café: We have a lovely on-site café serving @moonroastcoffee , sweet treats and a fun pick 'n' mix station. 🍬
    If your family has any dietary needs, you are welcome to bring snacks to eat in the cafe before or after the show.

    If you'd like to chat to us about any of the above, do call the office (9.30am - 3.30pm) on 01256 354 541 or pop us an email at info@proteustheatre.com

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    6 days ago

    Favourite moments incoming....!🤣
This year will be out 5th family summer show, so for this #throwbackthursday we are looking back at some of our funniest and favourite moments from the last 4 shows! There's far too many to mention!

What's your favourite memory from visiting us?

If you like the sound of a theatre show that is interactive and will entertain the adults as much as this kids....book your ticket for the opening weekend - link in bio

1. The fairies making mischief in Fairy Finders (2023)
2. Unexpected item in the baggage area! Let's Go On Holiday (2022)
3. The magical moment when the sea turtle swam right over us in You Need a Holiday (2021)
4&5 Interacting with lots of funny characters in the jungle, Let's Go On Holiday (2022)
6. Chaos commences at the Knight Trials jousting tournament, Knight Time (2024)
7. Just a bit of turbulence in You Need a Holiday (2021)
8. When the fairies used their magic and glowed in the night sky! Fairy Finders (2023)
9. Dinner madam? Comedy capers during the flight for Lets Go On Holiday (2022)
10. Finding out the Dragon was really rather charming in the end and just had a bit of toothache in Knight Time(2024) Lightbox link for post with description Favourite moments incoming....!🤣 This year ...

    Favourite moments incoming....!🤣
    This year will be out 5th family summer show, so for this #throwbackthursday we are looking back at some of our funniest and favourite moments from the last 4 shows! There's far too many to mention!

    What's your favourite memory from ...visiting us?

    If you like the sound of a theatre show that is interactive and will entertain the adults as much as this kids....book your ticket for the opening weekend - link in bio

    1. The fairies making mischief in Fairy Finders (2023)
    2. Unexpected item in the baggage area! Let's Go On Holiday (2022)
    3. The magical moment when the sea turtle swam right over us in You Need a Holiday (2021)
    4&5 Interacting with lots of funny characters in the jungle, Let's Go On Holiday (2022)
    6. Chaos commences at the Knight Trials jousting tournament, Knight Time (2024)
    7. Just a bit of turbulence in You Need a Holiday (2021)
    8. When the fairies used their magic and glowed in the night sky! Fairy Finders (2023)
    9. Dinner madam? Comedy capers during the flight for Lets Go On Holiday (2022)
    10. Finding out the Dragon was really rather charming in the end and just had a bit of toothache in Knight Time(2024)

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    7 days ago

    👀 BEHIND-THE-SCENES...in just over 48 hours our space will be TRANSFORMED into an immersive space for families to explore and interact as part of @scratchbuiltproductions new summer show LET'S GO CAMPING! 
We have a talented team squirrelling (😉) away behind the scenes to bring it all to life before your very eyes.
Scratchbuilt have been making these show with us for 12 years now and never fail to amaze with the thought and detail that goes into each show to make it super special for families.

Don't miss out, start your summer hols with a trip to your local theatre #basingstoke

🏕️Let's Go Camping
🗓️ 26 Jul - 3rd Aug 
Ticket link in link tree 🌴 Lightbox link for post with description 👀 BEHIND-THE-SCENES...in just over 48 hours ...

    👀 BEHIND-THE-SCENES...in just over 48 hours our space will be TRANSFORMED into an immersive space for families to explore and interact as part of @scratchbuiltproductions new summer show LET'S GO CAMPING!
    We have a talented team squirrelling (😉) away behind the scenes to bring it ...all to life before your very eyes.
    Scratchbuilt have been making these show with us for 12 years now and never fail to amaze with the thought and detail that goes into each show to make it super special for families.

    Don't miss out, start your summer hols with a trip to your local theatre #basingstoke

    🏕️Let's Go Camping
    🗓️ 26 Jul - 3rd Aug
    Ticket link in link tree 🌴

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    1 weeks ago

    Blink and you'll miss it! Behind the scenes of early set build, puppet design and rehearsals for LET'S GO CAMPING 🏕️

We can't wait to reveal some of the magic @scratchbuiltproductions have created with you later in the week.

It's an utterly charming production that will capture children's imagination and warm the grown ups hearts....we guarentee!
#lovebasingstoke Lightbox link for post with description Blink and you'll miss it! Behind the scenes of...

    Blink and you'll miss it! Behind the scenes of early set build, puppet design and rehearsals for LET'S GO CAMPING 🏕️

    We can't wait to reveal some of the magic @scratchbuiltproductions have created with you later in the week.

    It's an utterly charming ...production that will capture children's imagination and warm the grown ups hearts....we guarentee!
    #lovebasingstoke

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    2 weeks ago

    ✨Creating magical worlds🌍 where families are immersed in the story 🎭 ....that's what we do best!
Here are just a few pictures from our first ever Summer show on 2021 (You Need A Holiday) that shows off some of the brilliant set design..
...but you'll have to come along to  our BRAND NEW SHOW: LET'S GO CAMPING!  to experience the real magic as the story and characters come to life all around you!

We are in final rehearsal and set build this week and can't wait to share it with you.

"Creative, heartwarming interactive and beautiful! My son and I loved it!"

Opens Saturday 26th July with 3 x shows per day and runs until Sunday 3rd August.
Book Now VIA linktree🌴 Lightbox link for post with description ✨Creating magical worlds🌍 where families are...

    ✨Creating magical worlds🌍 where families are immersed in the story 🎭 ....that's what we do best!
    Here are just a few pictures from our first ever Summer show on 2021 (You Need A Holiday) that shows off some of the brilliant set design..
    ...but you'll have to come along to... our BRAND NEW SHOW: LET'S GO CAMPING! to experience the real magic as the story and characters come to life all around you!

    We are in final rehearsal and set build this week and can't wait to share it with you.

    "Creative, heartwarming interactive and beautiful! My son and I loved it!"

    Opens Saturday 26th July with 3 x shows per day and runs until Sunday 3rd August.
    Book Now VIA linktree🌴

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    2 weeks ago

    🌞 Start your Summer Holidays with an immersive, theatrical adventure at Proteus Creation Space!

Join Pip and her Dad as they prepare to go on their first ever camping trip, meeting lots of friendly characters along the way. 🦊

Fun for all the family but especially suited to 2-8 year olds and their grown ups, make memories together, interact, play and explore your surroundings in this unique experience. 
Whatever the weather, we'll have fun together in brand new show created by Scratchbuilt Productions for Summer 2025: Let's Go Camping!

📅 Sat 26 Jul - Sun 3rd Aug - 3 shows per day
📍 Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke
Find out more and book your tickets today: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/
#Basingstoke#basingstokemums #childrenstheatre #childrenstheatrecompany #familyfun #familyfun #SummerHolidays #summerholiday Lightbox link for post with description 🌞 Start your Summer Holidays with an ...

    🌞 Start your Summer Holidays with an immersive, theatrical adventure at Proteus Creation Space!

    Join Pip and her Dad as they prepare to go on their first ever camping trip, meeting lots of friendly characters along the way. 🦊

    Fun for all the family but especially suited to ...2-8 year olds and their grown ups, make memories together, interact, play and explore your surroundings in this unique experience.
    Whatever the weather, we'll have fun together in brand new show created by Scratchbuilt Productions for Summer 2025: Let's Go Camping!

    📅 Sat 26 Jul - Sun 3rd Aug - 3 shows per day
    📍 Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke
    Find out more and book your tickets today: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/
    #Basingstoke#basingstokemums #childrenstheatre #childrenstheatrecompany #familyfun #familyfun #SummerHolidays #summerholiday

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    3 weeks ago

    🤔Who will you meet when we go camping with Pip and her Dad this Summer in Scratchbuit Production's brand new show 'Lets Go Camping'?⛺

Our shows are always interactive in so many ways, where else can you chat to a cheeky monkey🐵, take directions from an excitable parrot🦜 or witness a giant butterfly 🦋swooping over you, all in one show!?*

**just some of characters from 2022's Let's Go On Holiday by @scratchbuiltproductions 

Find out more about this year's show: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping

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    🤔Who will you meet when we go camping with Pip and her Dad this Summer in Scratchbuit Production's brand new show 'Lets Go Camping'?⛺

    Our shows are always interactive in so many ways, where else can you chat to a cheeky monkey🐵, take directions from an excitable ...parrot🦜 or witness a giant butterfly 🦋swooping over you, all in one show!?*

    **just some of characters from 2022's Let's Go On Holiday by @scratchbuiltproductions

    Find out more about this year's show: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping

    @lovebasingstoke @bstokefestival @basingstokegazette Whats On Hampshire @visit_hampshire

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    3 weeks ago

    ✨NEW ON SALE✨

🏳‍🌈QUEER DIARY 📖
Part comedy, part spoken word, part open-mic as members of the Queer community read extracts from their teenage diaries, with very funny results. 
Fri 1 Aug | 7.30pm 
Follow our linktree in bio for more info...see you there!

#basingstokepride #queerdiary #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqartist #teenageyears #spokenword #basingstoketheatre Lightbox link for post with description ✨NEW ON SALE✨ 🏳‍🌈QUEER DIARY 📖...

    ✨NEW ON SALE✨

    🏳‍🌈QUEER DIARY 📖
    Part comedy, part spoken word, part open-mic as members of the Queer community read extracts from their teenage diaries, with very funny results.
    Fri 1 Aug | 7.30pm
    Follow our linktree in bio for more info...see you there!
    ...
    #basingstokepride #queerdiary #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqartist #teenageyears #spokenword #basingstoketheatre

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    3 weeks ago

    Are you a playgroup leader? School teacher? Nursery manager? Kids Club? Scout, Cub, Rainbow or Brownie leader or any other Kids group local to #Basingstoke?
Why not plan a trip to your local theatre this summer (26/07-3/08) to see our immersive show LET'S GO CAMPING as a group with all your pals. 
Not only are our Summer shows great fun and completely immersive, we offer group booking discounts to groups and can even arrange a private performance* for your group!
Get in touch to discuss!
e:maryg@proteustheatre.com

*subject to availability
More info: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/ Lightbox link for post with description Are you a playgroup leader? School teacher?...

    Are you a playgroup leader? School teacher? Nursery manager? Kids Club? Scout, Cub, Rainbow or Brownie leader or any other Kids group local to #Basingstoke?
    Why not plan a trip to your local theatre this summer (26/07-3/08) to see our immersive show LET'S GO CAMPING as a group with all ...your pals.
    Not only are our Summer shows great fun and completely immersive, we offer group booking discounts to groups and can even arrange a private performance* for your group!
    Get in touch to discuss!
    e:maryg@proteustheatre.com

    *subject to availability
    More info: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/

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