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Archive for May 2020

The story behind the story – Missing In Action

By Mary George | 7th May 2020 | Comments Off on The story behind the story – Missing In Action

Director and CEO of Proteus, Mary Swan, explains why making Missing In Action now available to watch in full online, became such an important project for the many lives it touched, and why, 8 years on, this play continues to be a reminder to us all of the reason theatre can make a real and…

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    3 days ago

    An exquisite fusion of words + music, Imaginary Landscapes brings together critically acclaimed poet Chris Tutton with international harpist @taramintonmusic 

Together they create expansive imagery for the mind, portraying both emotional and physical landscapes throughout the performance.

Here is just a little taster, from "An age of Remembrance", written and narrated by Chris, accompanied by Tara Minton on semi-improvised harp

In Basingstoke for just one night only, this promises to be a unique evening that will stay with you for a long time.

📅Saturday 6th June, 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm)
📍Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke, Hampshire
accessible venue, close to town centre, onsite parking and cafe/bar
🔗 tickets just £12.50 link in bio Lightbox link for post with description An exquisite fusion of words + music, Imaginary...

    An exquisite fusion of words + music, Imaginary Landscapes brings together critically acclaimed poet Chris Tutton with international harpist @taramintonmusic

    Together they create expansive imagery for the mind, portraying both emotional and physical landscapes throughout the ...performance.

    Here is just a little taster, from "An age of Remembrance", written and narrated by Chris, accompanied by Tara Minton on semi-improvised harp

    In Basingstoke for just one night only, this promises to be a unique evening that will stay with you for a long time.

    📅Saturday 6th June, 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm)
    📍Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    accessible venue, close to town centre, onsite parking and cafe/bar
    🔗 tickets just £12.50 link in bio

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    6 days ago

    3 WEEKS TO GO! Until we bring The Proteans adaptation of THE CANTERBURY TALES to the glorious Walled Garden in Basingstoke

There will be lots of laughs, songs, a beautiful setting and picnics-a-plenty.

Tickets on sale now.
🎭 Friday 19 June (7pm) | Saturday 20 June (2pm & 5pm) Sunday 21 June (2pm)
📍The Walled Garden, Down Grange Sports Complex, Basingstoke
🗝 Gates open for picnics 1 hour before the performance begins
🍦 Ice creams and hot & cold drinks for sale before and during the interval
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    3 WEEKS TO GO! Until we bring The Proteans adaptation of THE CANTERBURY TALES to the glorious Walled Garden in Basingstoke

    There will be lots of laughs, songs, a beautiful setting and picnics-a-plenty.

    Tickets on sale now.
    🎭 Friday 19 June (7pm) | Saturday 20 June (2pm ...& 5pm) Sunday 21 June (2pm)
    📍The Walled Garden, Down Grange Sports Complex, Basingstoke
    🗝 Gates open for picnics 1 hour before the performance begins
    🍦 Ice creams and hot & cold drinks for sale before and during the interval
    🔗https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/the-canterbury-tales-by-geoffrey-chaucer/

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    7 days ago

    🌊🐚Take a trip to the seaside this summer...whatever the weather!🌞🌦

Join @scratchbuiltproductions and Proteus in this immersive theatre adventure for families right here in Basingstoke.

📅25th July - Sunday 3rd August

⌚3 performances each day (10am, 11.30am, 2pm)

📍Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke | Free on site parking | Accessible facilities | Cafe serving drinks, snacks and ices 
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    🌊🐚Take a trip to the seaside this summer...whatever the weather!🌞🌦

    Join @scratchbuiltproductions and Proteus in this immersive theatre adventure for families right here in Basingstoke.

    📅25th July - Sunday 3rd August

    ⌚3 performances each day (10am, ...11.30am, 2pm)

    📍Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke | Free on site parking | Accessible facilities | Cafe serving drinks, snacks and ices
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    1 weeks ago

    🎶 NEW GIG DATE ALERT! 🎸
Meet the awesome line-up for our next gig on Sat 27 June

Our headliners are the awesome ✨Kite Thief✨ - a Bristol-based five-piece delivering cathartic, high-energy alternative rock that blends intense riffs, infectious melodies, and socially conscious themes. A favourite of the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show!

Returning are long-time faves ✨Reawaken✨-a hard-hitting female-fronted band from Southampton known for their bewitching stage presence and eerie tones. For fans of Halestorm and the Pretty Reckless.

Emerging indie acoustic singer-songwriter ✨Elby✨ whose heartfelt storytelling mixes pop, classic rock, soul, and blues influences returns to the Creation Space!

We also bring you shoegazey dream- pop from 4 piece ✨Benchy and the Gazers✨, combining energetic riffs with an immersive walls of sound!

and introducing Basingstoke-based four-piece metal band ✨Domesday who continue building their strong reputation on the Hampshire and Surrey live circuit with a mix of originals and covers.

Get your tickets now: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/kite-thief/
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    🎶 NEW GIG DATE ALERT! 🎸
    Meet the awesome line-up for our next gig on Sat 27 June

    Our headliners are the awesome ✨Kite Thief✨ - a Bristol-based five-piece delivering cathartic, high-energy alternative rock that blends intense riffs, infectious melodies, and socially conscious ...themes. A favourite of the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show!

    Returning are long-time faves ✨Reawaken✨-a hard-hitting female-fronted band from Southampton known for their bewitching stage presence and eerie tones. For fans of Halestorm and the Pretty Reckless.

    Emerging indie acoustic singer-songwriter ✨Elby✨ whose heartfelt storytelling mixes pop, classic rock, soul, and blues influences returns to the Creation Space!

    We also bring you shoegazey dream- pop from 4 piece ✨Benchy and the Gazers✨, combining energetic riffs with an immersive walls of sound!

    and introducing Basingstoke-based four-piece metal band ✨Domesday who continue building their strong reputation on the Hampshire and Surrey live circuit with a mix of originals and covers.

    Get your tickets now: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/kite-thief/
    @kitethiefuk @reawakenband @elbysings @benchyandthegazers @domesdayband

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    2 weeks ago

    📢 STAGE TIMES FOR SATURDAY NIGHT GIG: MALLAVORA📢
DOORS: 6PM

Limerence - 6:30pm -7:00pm
Greenpurp - 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Sywren - 8:00pm - 8:30pm
HiveMind - 8:45-9:15pm
Mallavora - 9:30pm - 10.30pm (approx).

Still tickets available for this fantastic alt-metal/ rock line-up
£7 advance/£10 door
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    📢 STAGE TIMES FOR SATURDAY NIGHT GIG: MALLAVORA📢
    DOORS: 6PM

    Limerence - 6:30pm -7:00pm
    Greenpurp - 7:15pm - 7:45pm
    Sywren - 8:00pm - 8:30pm
    HiveMind - 8:45-9:15pm
    Mallavora - 9:30pm - 10.30pm (approx).

    Still tickets available for this fantastic alt-metal/... rock line-up
    £7 advance/£10 door
    https://tinyurl.com/yc8bw5pb

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    tLIMERENCE limerence
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a state of intense and involuntary infatuation or romantic obsession.
also:
burgeoning  indie/alternative rock band based in Hampshire/Surrey and playing at our intimate venue this Saturday, Proteus Creation Space for the first time.
Discover YOUR next music obsession 
23 May 
Doors 6pm for 6.30pm start (Limerence open) @limerenceband._ 
Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke | Advance tix: https://tinyurl.com/yc664zn8

Supporting the magnificent@mallavoramusic  alongside local rockers @hive_mind_band cinematic sounds from @sywrenofficial and psychedelic prog punk metal @zenden_greenpurp Lightbox link for post with description tLIMERENCE limerence /ˈlɪm(ə)rən(t)s/ noun a...

    tLIMERENCE limerence
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    noun
    a state of intense and involuntary infatuation or romantic obsession.
    also:
    burgeoning indie/alternative rock band based in Hampshire/Surrey and playing at our intimate venue this Saturday, Proteus Creation Space for the first ...time.
    Discover YOUR next music obsession
    23 May
    Doors 6pm for 6.30pm start (Limerence open) @limerenceband._
    Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke | Advance tix: https://tinyurl.com/yc664zn8

    Supporting the magnificent@mallavoramusic alongside local rockers @hive_mind_band cinematic sounds from @sywrenofficial and psychedelic prog punk metal @zenden_greenpurp

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    2 weeks ago

    Introducing @sywrenofficial making their Basingstoke debut with us THE SATURDAY
A 4-piece cinematic alt-rock/metal band delivering emotionally driven anthems with heavy riffs, sweeping melodies and a depth of storytelling that hits hard.
Powerful.
Honest.
Unafraid

Catch them supporting @mallavoramusic alongside @zenden_greenpurp @hive_mind_band and @limerenceband._ 
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    Introducing @sywrenofficial making their Basingstoke debut with us THE SATURDAY
    A 4-piece cinematic alt-rock/metal band delivering emotionally driven anthems with heavy riffs, sweeping melodies and a depth of storytelling that hits hard.
    Powerful.
    Honest.
    Unafraid

    Catch ...them supporting @mallavoramusic alongside @zenden_greenpurp @hive_mind_band and @limerenceband._
    23.05
    Ticket link in bio

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    2 weeks ago

    We've got it all!

For the perfect summer evening with friends, come and soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live open-air theatre in the Walled Garden as the Proteans* present: The Canterbury Tales | 19-21 June, 4 performances to choose from | Tickets from £8

*The Proteans are the adult community theatre group affiliated with Proteus Theatre Company and have a long tradition of popping up with plays and performances in unusual spaces. 

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    We've got it all!

    For the perfect summer evening with friends, come and soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live open-air theatre in the Walled Garden as the Proteans* present: The Canterbury Tales | 19-21 June, 4 performances to choose from | Tickets from £8

    *The Proteans are ...the adult community theatre group affiliated with Proteus Theatre Company and have a long tradition of popping up with plays and performances in unusual spaces.

    Basingstoke theatre | outdoor theatre | walled garden | summer theatre | open air theatre | community theatre | the proteans | basingstoke festival | basingstoke gazette

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    2 weeks ago

    @zenden_greenpurp are not just a band...
They are an EXPERIENCE!
See them live this SATURDAY at the Creation Space in the heart of Basingstoke
23.05
Doors 6pm
Advance tickets on sale from just £5 (student)
Ticket link in bio!

@lovebasingstoke @basingstokegazette Lightbox link for post with description @zenden_greenpurp are not just a band... They are...

    @zenden_greenpurp are not just a band...
    They are an EXPERIENCE!
    See them live this SATURDAY at the Creation Space in the heart of Basingstoke
    23.05
    Doors 6pm
    Advance tickets on sale from just £5 (student)
    Ticket link in bio!

    @lovebasingstoke @basingstokegazette

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    3 weeks ago

    ✨✨Moments from the gallery 🖼️
It's the final weekend of the @7artistsplus Spring exhibition as part of @oswbnh and there are so many glorious pieces of art to enjoy.
We are just hop, skip and jump from Basingstoke town centre, so pop by:
Sat 16 May 10am-5pm
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    ✨✨Moments from the gallery 🖼️
    It's the final weekend of the @7artistsplus Spring exhibition as part of @oswbnh and there are so many glorious pieces of art to enjoy.
    We are just hop, skip and jump from Basingstoke town centre, so pop by:
    Sat 16 May 10am-5pm
    Sun 17 May ...10am-4pm

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    3 weeks ago

    What do you get if you take an internationally acclaimed jazz harpist and an award-winning poet....?
...a unique fusion of words and music evoking physical and emotional landscapes.
IMAGINARY LANDSCAPES brings together Chris Tutton and @taramintonmusic for a very special evening at Proteus Creation Space in  Basingstoke.

Saturday 6th June | 7pm (doors 6.30pm)
Ticket link in bio

Described as 'philosophy in poetry form' Christ Tutton is the critically acclaimed author of eight collections of poetry. The evening with include original pieces from his latest works 'Short Chapters From A Sunset.
Accompanied by Australian harpist, vocalist and composer Tara Minton who has worked with Bjorn, the Royal Ballet and appeared in the BBC Proms amongst her many accolades. Lightbox link for post with description What do you get if you take an internationally...

    What do you get if you take an internationally acclaimed jazz harpist and an award-winning poet....?
    ...a unique fusion of words and music evoking physical and emotional landscapes.
    IMAGINARY LANDSCAPES brings together Chris Tutton and @taramintonmusic for a very special evening at Proteus ...Creation Space in Basingstoke.

    Saturday 6th June | 7pm (doors 6.30pm)
    Ticket link in bio

    Described as 'philosophy in poetry form' Christ Tutton is the critically acclaimed author of eight collections of poetry. The evening with include original pieces from his latest works 'Short Chapters From A Sunset.
    Accompanied by Australian harpist, vocalist and composer Tara Minton who has worked with Bjorn, the Royal Ballet and appeared in the BBC Proms amongst her many accolades.

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    4 weeks ago

    Becky, our resident artist is working in the cafe today, she makes a great cup of tea so if you’re heading to the transport festival in War memorial park, why not pop in and have a cuppa while you peruse the lovely exhibition! 7Artists +  hampshireopenstudio #west Berkshire #northhampshire Lightbox link for post with description Becky, our resident artist is working in the cafe...

    Becky, our resident artist is working in the cafe today, she makes a great cup of tea so if you’re heading to the transport festival in War memorial park, why not pop in and have a cuppa while you peruse the lovely exhibition! 7Artists + hampshireopenstudio #west Berkshire #northhampshire

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