Creating amazing experiences, promoting education and enriching lives of young people in Basingstoke and North Hampshire through the power of performing arts.
Proteus Theatre Company are working with the support and leadership of professional theatre practitioners to bring accessible theatre experiences for all young people through Proteus Youth Theatre (PYT). From our home at Proteus Creation Space, we run weekly term-time skills workshops and specialist masterclasses for young people aged 7-11 years, 11-14 years & 14+ years, to explore theatre and the arts.
"I have been given the space to learn and be creative in my own way and that is something I will always cherish" - Phoebe, Youth Theatre member
Participants have the opportunity to be part of multiple and diverse performance projects each year. From ground-breaking devised pieces to imaginative, new adaptations of classic texts and stories, Taking up residence in traditional theatre spaces such as The Haymarket and Central Studio, to outdoor spaces like the Walled Garden.
Recent productions include: Innocent Creatures (as part of National Theatre Connections); A Christmas Carol (Creation Space); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Walled Garden); Come with Me If You Want to Live (site-specific immersive theatre experience in collaboration with The Proteans) and Revolution (Central Studio, developed with Little Soldier Productions).
PYT is open to everyone from our youngest participants, taking their first steps into the world of theatre, to those 14+ looking for a new challenge.
To Join
Anyone is eligible to join our inclusive groups. Weekly rehearsals are run by professionals and take place at Proteus Creation Space. If you would like to become a member or are interested in other projects suitable for young people, fill in a new enquiry form and we will be in touch.
Spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why Proteus Youth Theatre?
WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATRE MAKERS
PYT is the only youth theatre in Basingstoke run by a national touring theatre company, offering the opportunity to work with artists from specialist fields such as puppetry, devising and circus
ACCCESSIBLE THEATRE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL
Our ethos is deeply rooted in inclusion, PYT is open to everyone and our work is ensemble-led. As there is no audition process, we welcome young individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and we actively seek to remove barriers. Bursary places to support participation are available.
WE PERFORM EVERYWHERE AND ANYWHERE
From professional theatre spaces to promenade outdoor shows and site-specific immersive shows...exciting and unexpected is what we do!
BUT PYT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN PERFORMANCE!
Being part of a youth theatre is a fantastic way to help build confidence, social skills, teamwork, encourage creativity and make new friends.
AGES 7-11
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Proteus Creation Space
Helping to kickstart a love of theatre from a young age, we focus on basic drama skills incorporating comedy and improvisation. These session are about building confidence, having fun and making friends who share an interest in drama.
£60 PER TERM, 3 TERMS PER YEAR. FIND OUT MORE
AGES 11-14
Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Proteus Creation Space
Building further on drama skills, this group takes a more serious approach to drama and theatre and with more emphasis on performance, focusing on physical theatre, text-based work, characterisation and voice.
£60 PER TERM, 3 TERMS PER YEAR. FIND OUT MORE
AGES 14+
Thursdays, 6.45pm-8.45pm at Proteus Creation Space
A more advanced group, the work will focus on classic or contemporary plays as well as devising their own work. For the past two years the group has taken part in the National Theatre Connections programme.
£60 PER PRODUCTION, 3 TERMS PER YEAR. FIND OUT MORE.
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Proteus Creation Space
Helping to kickstart a love of theatre from a young age, we focus on basic drama skills incorporating comedy and improvisation. These session are about building confidence, having fun and making friends who share an interest in drama.
£60 PER TERM, 3 TERMS PER YEAR. FIND OUT MORE
Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm at PROTEUS CREATION SPACE
Building further on drama skills, this group takes a more serious approach to drama and theatre and with more emphasis on performance, focusing on physical theatre, text-based work, characterisation and voice.
£60 PER TERM, 3 TERMS PER YEAR. FIND OUT MORE
Thursdays, 6.45pm-8.45pm at Proteus Creation Space
A more advanced group, the work will focus on classic or contemporary plays as well as devising their own work. For the past two years the group has taken part in the National Theatre Connections programme.
£60 PER PRODUCTION, 3 TERMS PER YEAR. FIND OUT MORE
