Rosenkranz and Guildenstern Are Dead
The Proteans present Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead, Tom Stoppard’s legendary comedy which expands of the exploits of two minor characters from Hamlet, turning it into an entertaining and absurdist play about the futility of life and death! Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a play which, as it were, takes place in the wings…
Read MorePhoenix
A whirlwind of spoken word poetry, movement & music, Phoenix explores transformation, healing & the messy joy of being alive. Set to the razor sharp beats of a live percussionist, this one woman show grabs you by the heartstrings & won’t let go until the final beat has been drummed. Captivating Phoenix is a riot…
Read MoreExit 6: Love 6 short film screening
Join the Exit 6 team for an evening showcasing some of their favourite love-themed short films from previous festival years in honour of Valentine’s Day! Exit 6 Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of independent cinema set in the heart of Basingstoke. Every September, we curate an all-day diverse programme of short films from highly…
Read MoreYou’re So F***ing Croydon
‘You’re SO F**king Croydon!’ is an exploration of noughties club culture, female resilience and home. Feat. David Bowie. “It was my nemesis, I hated Croydon with a real vengeance. It represented everything I didn’t want in my life, everything I wanted to get away from. I think it’s the most derogatory thing I can say…
Read MoreJames Rowland Dies At The End
James Rowland returns for his third show, James Rowland Dies At The End. What would you do with an hour? What if it was your last hour ever? For James the answer is easy: he wants to tell you a story. A story full of laughter and music and joy. A story about living. The…
Read MoreLive Music: A Formal Horse | Two Thirty Two | Dahlia’s Comet
BMI presents… A Formal Horse | Two Thirty Two | Dahlia’s Comet We kick off 2024 with and indie/ rock line up for the first of our monthly live music gigs brought to you by The Basingstoke Music Initiative. For February we have a cracking line up of bands ranging from upbeat indie to shoegaze…
Read MoreWhipped Up!
Whipped Up! follows Dottie, an eager-to-please 50’s-style diner server on their first day on the job – where the baby is the customer, and caregivers are along for the ride. As the server waits on their “demanding” clientele (imagine babies doing what babies do best – creating adorable chaos!) the server grows increasingly frazzled –…
Read MoreThe Astonishing Adventures of Kitty and Peg
An 18th-century thrill ride packed with laughter, rivalry, and friendship! Meet Kitty Clive and Peg Woffington, two notorious actresses fighting to stay relevant in a world that loves them one minute and casts them aside the next. Hilarious and heartfelt, this is the story of fierce women juggling careers, romance, and each other! Join us…
Read MoreMusical Bingo!
Grab your dabbers! Join us for a fun-filled evening of MUSICAL BINGO, full of sing-along favourites, games and prizes to be won! This Musical Bingo will take place on National Backwards Day (interpret that how you wish) and so will be the theme of the evening! Clothes on backwards, dessert before dinner, only listening to…
Read MorePlaytime! Paws for Thought
Playtime! Paws for Thought – Meeting Ratty’s Family Playtime: Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups! Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music… Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory…
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