Glass Closet - Community Cabaret night

Friday 10th October 2025 -

Look After Your Knees

Wednesday 15th October 2025 -

Beth Watson presents

Hasbian

Thursday 16th October 2025 -

BMI presents

DANCE MYTH + DEREK ZANETTI

Saturday 13th September 2025 -

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.

Saturday 13th September 2025 -

DANCE MYTH + DEREK ZANETTI

MusicSpoken Word

Friday 10th October 2025 -

Glass Closet – Community Cabaret night

Cabaret

Wednesday 15th October 2025 -

Look After Your Knees

ComedyNew WritingTheatre

A photo of Beth (a white person with dark hair in a high ponytail, wearing pink dungarees and a lilac tie-dyed t-shirt). Beth is against a pink backdrop, opening a blue diary with a scandalised expression - one eyebrow raised, mouth open in shocked amusement. Surrounding Beth’s head are doodles of yellow hearts, red stars & cut-out photos including: a Brighton bus, a bottle of cheap vodka, red Doc Marten boots, young Lindsay Lohan & Ashton Kutcher in heart-shaped frames, the back of pop duo Tatu holding hands in the rain in school uniform.

Thursday 16th October 2025 -

Hasbian

ComedyNew WritingPride

Saturday 13th September 2025 -

DANCE MYTH + DEREK ZANETTI

MusicSpoken Word

Friday 10th October 2025 -

Glass Closet – Community Cabaret night

Cabaret

Wednesday 15th October 2025 -

Look After Your Knees

ComedyNew WritingTheatre

A photo of Beth (a white person with dark hair in a high ponytail, wearing pink dungarees and a lilac tie-dyed t-shirt). Beth is against a pink backdrop, opening a blue diary with a scandalised expression - one eyebrow raised, mouth open in shocked amusement. Surrounding Beth’s head are doodles of yellow hearts, red stars & cut-out photos including: a Brighton bus, a bottle of cheap vodka, red Doc Marten boots, young Lindsay Lohan & Ashton Kutcher in heart-shaped frames, the back of pop duo Tatu holding hands in the rain in school uniform.

Thursday 16th October 2025 -

Hasbian

ComedyNew WritingPride

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 days ago

Telling the story of the first gender affirming surgeries in the UK, our new production of The Law of Mayhem by Tabby Lamb opens at The Haymarket, Basingstoke on Thursday 18th September.

Telling the story of the first gender affirming surgeries in the UK, our new production of The Law of Mayhem by Tabby Lamb opens at The Haymarket, Basingstoke on Thursday 18th September.

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Proteus Theatre Company

1 weeks ago

Some gorgeous early moments from the rehearsal room captured during Week One of The Law Of Mayhem by @tabbytslurWeek1 saw us focussing on using narrative circus as a physical language to elevate further into the words on the page. Working @danielaessart of @scarabeusaerial to create nuance and tenderness in the movement.These were snapped by our marketing manager while we were filming some video content but too atmospheric not to share on the main grid! The show premiers at The Haymarket @anvil_arts from 18-20 Sept and tickets are now on sale! Link in bio.

Some gorgeous early moments from the rehearsal room captured during Week One of The Law Of Mayhem by @tabbytslur
Week1 saw us focussing on using narrative circus as a physical language to elevate further into the words on the page.
Working @danielaessart of @scarabeusaerial to create ...nuance and tenderness in the movement.

These were snapped by our marketing manager while we were filming some video content but too atmospheric not to share on the main grid!

The show premiers at The Haymarket @anvil_arts from 18-20 Sept and tickets are now on sale! Link in bio.

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

Tomorrow we celebrate Basingstoke Pride hope to see lots of your showing your support 🏳‍🌈
Official PRIDE month might be in June, but Allyship doesn't end with a calandar month and needs to continue all year round.

Here at the Creation Space have some wonderful events in ...the coming months that celebrate LGBTQ+ stories, theatre-makers and performers, so we hope to see you there!

The Law Of Mayhem at The Haymarket Theatre: Proteus' brand new show about Trans Trailblazers Roberta Cowell and Michael Dillon.
A story rooted in our hometown of Basingstoke, that changed the course of trans history for future generations
Thu 18 - Sat 20 Sept | 7.30pm (2.30pm Sat matinee)
https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/the-law-of-mayhem

Glass Closet Community Cabaret Night
Glass Closet is a new, queer-focused cabaret that features a lineup of amateur performers local to Basingstoke, for a night of silly, sexy fun.
Fri 10 Oct | 8pm
https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/glass-closet/

Hasbian
A new Queer coming-of-age comedy about coming out as a lesbian, only to discover boys are also appealing! Beth’s real teenage diary is brought to life in vivid hilarity with soundtrack of y2k pop classics and indie angst anthems.
Thursday 16 Oct | 7.30pm
https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/hasbian/

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

A week ago we welcomed families from @ThesafeBasingstoke through the door to enjoy a special performance of Let's Go CampingThis was made possible thanks to sponsorship from @lambbrooks39 helping to fund places for families .Michelle from the Safe said "For many of our families, opportunities like this simply wouldn't be possible otherwise.The show was engaging for all ages (even the adults!) and such a positive joyful experience. Being able to come to the theatre together creates precious memories and makes a huge difference, giving families the chance to spend quality time together"Rob from Lamb Brooks (pictured with the cast) chatted to @scratchbuiltproductions about how the work they make is both immersive and as accessible as possible. The sponsorship is part of a wider partnership that will support families in need to access both charity performances and also to participate as Lamb Brooks will be funding bursary places for young people to take part in Youth Theatre in the coming months.Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks.

A week ago we welcomed families from @ThesafeBasingstoke through the door to enjoy a special performance of Let's Go Camping
This was made possible thanks to sponsorship from @lambbrooks39 helping to fund places for families .
Michelle from the Safe said "For many of our families,... opportunities like this simply wouldn't be possible otherwise.
The show was engaging for all ages (even the adults!) and such a positive joyful experience. Being able to come to the theatre together creates precious memories and makes a huge difference, giving families the chance to spend quality time together"
Rob from Lamb Brooks (pictured with the cast) chatted to @scratchbuiltproductions about how the work they make is both immersive and as accessible as possible.

The sponsorship is part of a wider partnership that will support families in need to access both charity performances and also to participate as Lamb Brooks will be funding bursary places for young people to take part in Youth Theatre in the coming months.

Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks.

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Proteus Theatre Company

4 weeks ago

🎭 LATER PERFORMANCE JUST ADDED!🌟The Summer Holidays can be a real juggling act when it comes to entertaining the kids and work schedules.So that's why we've added a later weekday showing of our immersive family theatre show LET'S GO CAMPING! that you can enjoy with your little (or slightly older ones) once the working day is done.📍A chance to take a very special trip to the theatre, right on your doorstep in the centre of #basingstoke 🍰☕The café will be open before the show for coffee, cake and sweet treats, we have free onsite parking, accessible facilities and a warm welcome.🎟 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/ebwbylkypmglHope to see you there!

🎭 LATER PERFORMANCE JUST ADDED!🌟

The Summer Holidays can be a real juggling act when it comes to entertaining the kids and work schedules.
So that's why we've added a later weekday showing of our immersive family theatre show LET'S GO CAMPING! that you can enjoy ...with your little (or slightly older ones) once the working day is done.

📍A chance to take a very special trip to the theatre, right on your doorstep in the centre of #basingstoke

🍰☕The café will be open before the show for coffee, cake and sweet treats, we have free onsite parking, accessible facilities and a warm welcome.

🎟 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/ebwbylkypmgl

Hope to see you there!

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Proteus Theatre Company

4 weeks ago

🌞Rise and shine Campers!🏕🥾Join us for one of the brilliantly funny and interactive performances of Let's Go Camping! happening today.Perfect for children 2-8 and their families.We have space in the 12pm and 2pm show with some tickets on the door for any last minute changes in your Summer Holiday plans or book in advance to secure your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/proteus-theatre/lets-go-camping/e-ddplvb📸 @chuckdouglas

🌞Rise and shine Campers!🏕🥾
Join us for one of the brilliantly funny and interactive performances of Let's Go Camping! happening today.
Perfect for children 2-8 and their families.
We have space in the 12pm and 2pm show with some tickets on the door for any last minute ...changes in your Summer Holiday plans or book in advance to secure your tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/proteus-theatre/lets-go-camping/e-ddplvb

📸 @chuckdouglas

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Proteus Theatre Company

4 weeks 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🎥short reel thanks to Nathan Mountain

🤔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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Proteus Theatre Company

1 months 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#LoveBasingstoke #Openmicnight@lovebasingstoke @exit6filmfest Basingstoke Pride @qmcollege

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
@lovebasingstoke @exit6filmfest Basingstoke Pride @qmcollege

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Proteus Theatre Company

1 months 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/

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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Proteus Theatre Company

1 months 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

🎭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 [email protected]

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Proteus Theatre Company

1 months 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 bio1. 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)

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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