Theatre
Proteus announce new production: Indestructible for Jan 2024
PROTEUS THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES INDESTRUCTIBLE, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARY SWAN, TO PREMIÈRE AT OMNIBUS THEATRE PRESS RELEASE: Proteus announces the full cast and creative team for Indestructible, written and directed by the company’s Artistic Director Mary Swan. Mary Swan directs Danny Charles (Christian), Paul Huntley-Thomas (Robin) and Mary Rose (Catherine) in this highly visual production…
Read MoreFringe Class of ’22
“I didn’t realise the Royal Mile would be all uphill!”, “Does anyone know where Monkey Barrel is?” “Okay here’s a 7-page document of all the shows we can’t miss.” “We need to stop for a pint. I don’t care if it’s 10 in the morning, I am knackered!” The Edinburgh Fringe Festival first began in…
Read MoreMorning Has Broken
I am 8 years old and my sister is 10, I make her hold my hand as we walk into the building. “It will help build your confidence” is what I imagine my mum told me, or that was her reason for sending me along with my sister. My sister loved acting and singing and…
Read MoreSpellbinding, dark fantasy adaptation of Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber embarks on UK Tour
Award-winning Proteus Theatre will embark on a UK tour this Spring with their lauded adaptation of Angela Carter’s collection of short stories The Bloody Chamber (and Other Stories). An erotic, heady and feminist re-telling of Angela Carter’s dark fantasy fairy tales, the production is performed using aerial circus, visual physical theatre, gothic design and a…
Read MorePROTOPIA WEEK – making everything a little bit better!
To celebrate 40 years of Proteus we are looking forward, rather than back. Protopia is the idea that we are trying to progress, to move forward in incremental, small and achievable improvements to build a better future for all. Based on the idea that just 1% change on a large scale enables the possibility of…
Read MoreOne year on, 40 years on and so much to come this Summer!
As we pass the one year anniversary of theatres and arts centres closing their doors as the UK entered the first national lockdown, national touring theatre company Proteus, based at the Creation Space in the heart of Basingstoke, reflect on how they have maintained the vital connection with their communities and audiences over the past…
Read MorePlacement opportunity
Interested in a potential career in the arts industry? Looking to gain paid experience working for a busy and dynamic touring theatre company who also run community arts centre? Aged 16-24? On Universal Credit and not currently employed? Well organised, tech literate and with good communication and interpersonal skills? If yes then this could be…
Read MoreHow Scratchbuilt saved Christmas
Bringing children back where they belong, in a carefree world of imagination, dreams, magic, and pure joy Basingstoke Gazette Exactly two months on from the Final Christmas Eve performances of Your Christmas Needs You, the team reflect on why making the Christmas show this year, against all the odds, was ALWAYS the right thing to…
Read MoreIt’s never too late to join the party
This installment of Proteus recommends is, admittedly, an epic one, but hopefully with something for everyone; from online theatrical gems, to some great TV to stream in celebration of LGBT+ History month. The Proteus team share their favourite digital experiences from the first 4 weeks of 2021. Kicking off is a recommendation from Mary Swan…
Read MoreLockdown 3.0 – a message from the Proteus team
Dear friends, It goes without saying that unfortunately the Creation Space has to remain closed for the time being due to the current Government restrictions. We will, of course, open for classes and workshops as soon as possible. Whilst this was not the start to 2021 that we all hoped for, the Proteus team are…
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