The Late Night Assembly presents

Cockta-Doodle-Doo

Friday 18th July 2025 -

Scratchbuilt Productions x Proteus

Lets Go Camping!

Saturday 26th July 2025 - Sunday 3rd August 2025

Hampshire Open Studios present

7Artists+ Summer Exhibition

Saturday 16th August 2025 - Monday 25th August 2025

Glass Closet - Community Cabaret night

Friday 10th October 2025 -

Look After Your Knees

Wednesday 15th October 2025 -

Queer Diary - Open Mic Night 🌈

Friday 1st August 2025 -

Beth Watson presents

Hasbian

Thursday 16th October 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.

Friday 18th July 2025 -

Cockta-Doodle-Doo

CabaretAdults OnlyArts & Crafts

Let's Go Camping Show image

Saturday 26th July 2025 - Sunday 3rd August 2025

Lets Go Camping!

Children's TheatreCo-ProductionFamily

Friday 1st August 2025 -

Queer Diary – Open Mic Night 🌈

Adults OnlyCommunitySpoken Word

Saturday 16th August 2025 - Monday 25th August 2025

7Artists+ Summer Exhibition

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

Friday 18th July 2025 -

Cockta-Doodle-Doo

CabaretAdults OnlyArts & Crafts

Let's Go Camping Show image

Saturday 26th July 2025 - Sunday 3rd August 2025

Lets Go Camping!

Children's TheatreCo-ProductionFamily

Friday 1st August 2025 -

Queer Diary – Open Mic Night 🌈

Adults OnlyCommunitySpoken Word

Saturday 16th August 2025 - Monday 25th August 2025

7Artists+ Summer Exhibition

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

3 days ago

🤔Who will you meet when we go camping with Pip and her Dad this Summer in Scratchbuit Production's brand new show 'Lets Go Camping'?⛺

Our shows are always interactive in so many ways, where else can you chat to a cheeky monkey🐵, take directions from an excitable ...parrot🦜 or witness a giant butterfly 🦋swooping over you, all in one show!?*

**just some of characters from 2022's Let's Go On Holiday by @scratchbuiltproductions

Find out more about this year's show: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping

@lovebasingstoke @bstokefestival @basingstokegazette Whats On Hampshire @visit_hampshire

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Proteus Theatre Company

5 days ago

✨NEW ON SALE✨

🏳‍🌈QUEER DIARY 📖
Part comedy, part spoken word, part open-mic as members of the Queer community read extracts from their teenage diaries, with very funny results.
Fri 1 Aug | 7.30pm
Follow our linktree in bio for more info...see you there!

#basingstokepride #queerdiary #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqartist #teenageyears #spokenword #basingstoketheatre

✨NEW ON SALE✨

🏳‍🌈QUEER DIARY 📖
Part comedy, part spoken word, part open-mic as members of the Queer community read extracts from their teenage diaries, with very funny results.
Fri 1 Aug | 7.30pm
Follow our linktree in bio for more info...see you there!
...
#basingstokepride #queerdiary #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqartist #teenageyears #spokenword #basingstoketheatre

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Proteus Theatre Company

7 days ago

Are you a playgroup leader? School teacher? Nursery manager? Kids Club? Scout, Cub, Rainbow or Brownie leader or any other Kids group local to #Basingstoke?
Why not plan a trip to your local theatre this summer (26/07-3/08) to see our immersive show LET'S GO CAMPING as a group with all your pals.
Not only are our Summer shows great fun and completely immersive, we offer group booking discounts to groups and can even arrange a private performance* for your group!
Get in touch to discuss!
e:maryg@proteustheatre.com

*subject to availability
More info: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/

Are you a playgroup leader? School teacher? Nursery manager? Kids Club? Scout, Cub, Rainbow or Brownie leader or any other Kids group local to #Basingstoke?
Why not plan a trip to your local theatre this summer (26/07-3/08) to see our immersive show LET'S GO CAMPING as a group with all ...your pals.
Not only are our Summer shows great fun and completely immersive, we offer group booking discounts to groups and can even arrange a private performance* for your group!
Get in touch to discuss!
e:maryg@proteustheatre.com

*subject to availability
More info: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/lets-go-camping/

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Proteus Theatre Company

1 weeks ago

🖐 Hands Up who's joining us for WONDER GIGS tomorrow morning?

🎶An hour of toe-tapping acoustic covers by a LIVE professional musician, from artists you know and love, and plenty of props and child-led play for your mini-groover to enjoy.
We still have spaces left, so it's not too late to book into the session
Sat 5th July at 10am. Follow the linktree in bio.

🥰A chance to create lovely memories together and ignite the love of music in the next generation.

Best suited to children age 0-4 years and their grown-ups (older siblings welcome too - all attendees must have a ticket)

🖐 Hands Up who's joining us for WONDER GIGS tomorrow morning?

🎶An hour of toe-tapping acoustic covers by a LIVE professional musician, from artists you know and love, and plenty of props and child-led play for your mini-groover to enjoy.
We still have spaces left, so ...it's not too late to book into the session
Sat 5th July at 10am. Follow the linktree in bio.

🥰A chance to create lovely memories together and ignite the love of music in the next generation.

Best suited to children age 0-4 years and their grown-ups (older siblings welcome too - all attendees must have a ticket)

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our new production THE LAW OF MAYHEM by amazing playwright @tabbytslur will be premiering at The Haymarket @anvil_arts from 18th-20th September 2025 before touring venues in 2026!!

We are so proud to be creating a show about the remarkable true story rooted in our hometown of Basingstoke, of trans trailblazers Roberta Cowell and Michael Dillon. Their extraordinary lives became deeply intertwined, and with the help of surgeon Harold Gillies, they left a lasting mark on history, paving the way for generations to follow.

“It’s extraordinary, isn’t it? That we should find each other.”

The year is 1949, and Roberta Cowell; racing driver, RAF pilot and ‘It’ girl, meets Michael Dillon; a ship's doctor who pursued Buddhism into the high Himalayas. Together they will change the course of British transgender history. Yet after just three short years, they never speak again.
Separated by time and space, Michael and Roberta meet for one last impossible encounter, to find out if the thing that brought them together was the same thing that broke them apart - The Law of Mayhem.

🎟Tickets on sale now via our linktree in bio

🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our new production THE LAW OF MAYHEM by amazing playwright @tabbytslur will be premiering at The Haymarket @anvil_arts from 18th-20th September 2025 before touring venues in 2026!!

We are so proud to be creating a show about the remarkable true story rooted ...in our hometown of Basingstoke, of trans trailblazers Roberta Cowell and Michael Dillon. Their extraordinary lives became deeply intertwined, and with the help of surgeon Harold Gillies, they left a lasting mark on history, paving the way for generations to follow.

“It’s extraordinary, isn’t it? That we should find each other.”

The year is 1949, and Roberta Cowell; racing driver, RAF pilot and ‘It’ girl, meets Michael Dillon; a ship's doctor who pursued Buddhism into the high Himalayas. Together they will change the course of British transgender history. Yet after just three short years, they never speak again.
Separated by time and space, Michael and Roberta meet for one last impossible encounter, to find out if the thing that brought them together was the same thing that broke them apart - The Law of Mayhem.

🎟Tickets on sale now via our linktree in bio

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!🎭
Our new production THE LAW OF MAYHEM by acclaimed trans playwright Tabby Lamb (A Grievance of Witches, Happy Meal) will be premiering at The Haymarket from 18th-20th September 2025 before touring venues in 2026!!

We are so proud to be creating a show about the remarkable true story rooted in our hometown of Basingstoke, of trans trailblazers Roberta Cowell and Michael Dillon. Their extraordinary lives became deeply intertwined, and with the help of surgeon Harold Gillies, they left a lasting mark on history, paving the way for generations to follow.

“It’s extraordinary, isn’t it? That we should find each other.”

The year is 1949, and Roberta Cowell; racing driver, RAF pilot and ‘It’ girl, meets Michael Dillon; a ship's doctor who pursued Buddhism into the high Himalayas. Together they will change the course of British transgender history. Yet after just three short years, they never speak again.
Separated by time and space, Michael and Roberta meet for one last impossible encounter, to find out if the thing that brought them together was the same thing that broke them apart - The Law of Mayhem.

For tickets visit Anvil Arts https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/the-law-of-mayhem

Love Basingstoke #visithampshire #theatre #Haymarket #basingstoke

🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!🎭
Our new production THE LAW OF MAYHEM by acclaimed trans playwright Tabby Lamb (A Grievance of Witches, Happy Meal) will be premiering at The Haymarket from 18th-20th September 2025 before touring venues in 2026!!

We are so proud to be creating a show ...about the remarkable true story rooted in our hometown of Basingstoke, of trans trailblazers Roberta Cowell and Michael Dillon. Their extraordinary lives became deeply intertwined, and with the help of surgeon Harold Gillies, they left a lasting mark on history, paving the way for generations to follow.

“It’s extraordinary, isn’t it? That we should find each other.”

The year is 1949, and Roberta Cowell; racing driver, RAF pilot and ‘It’ girl, meets Michael Dillon; a ship's doctor who pursued Buddhism into the high Himalayas. Together they will change the course of British transgender history. Yet after just three short years, they never speak again.
Separated by time and space, Michael and Roberta meet for one last impossible encounter, to find out if the thing that brought them together was the same thing that broke them apart - The Law of Mayhem.

For tickets visit Anvil Arts https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/the-law-of-mayhem

Love Basingstoke #visithampshire #theatre #Haymarket #basingstoke

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

✨Wonder Gigs - 🎶 music for you, play for them 🧒

Wonder Gigs is a family friendly, live event for music-loving grown-ups and little ones aged 0-4. Each of our themed sessions includes toe-tapping, acoustic covers of well-known pop, rock, and folk tunes from a live, professional musician.

We'll also have props, puppets, bubbles, and gentle child-led play. Dancing, moving, and singing along is fully encouraged!
@filskit.theatre

Coming to #Basingstoke on Saturday 5th July @10am

Link in linktree bio
@mamacanta_collective @mamaaroundtown @hampshire_mummy @themumclubbasingstoke @lovebasingstoke @basingstokegazette @basingstokenct @@bstokefestival

✨Wonder Gigs - 🎶 music for you, play for them 🧒

Wonder Gigs is a family friendly, live event for music-loving grown-ups and little ones aged 0-4. Each of our themed sessions includes toe-tapping, acoustic covers of well-known pop, rock, and folk tunes from a live, professional ...musician.

We'll also have props, puppets, bubbles, and gentle child-led play. Dancing, moving, and singing along is fully encouraged!
@filskit.theatre

Coming to #Basingstoke on Saturday 5th July @10am

Link in linktree bio
@mamacanta_collective @mamaaroundtown @hampshire_mummy @themumclubbasingstoke @lovebasingstoke @basingstokegazette @basingstokenct @@bstokefestival

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

🖌🎨NEW ON SALE! COCKTA-DOODLE-DO🍸

One of our most popular events Cockta-doodle-do could best be described as 'life-drawing with a twist of lemon!🍹
Grab your pals, a cocktail from the bar, and get ready for silly sketching challenges, games and a lot of fun. We'll have a special guest to 'model'* for you and there are prizes for the most creative up for grabs too!

Friday 18 July from 7pm

🎟Book tickets via linktree in bio.

*pics from our 2022 event featuring cabaret artist Loretta Le Bonk!
#nightoutbasingstoke #lovebasingstoke #lifedrawing #sketching #cocktails #cabaret #ladiesnight #hampshire #basingstoke

🖌🎨NEW ON SALE! COCKTA-DOODLE-DO🍸

One of our most popular events Cockta-doodle-do could best be described as 'life-drawing with a twist of lemon!🍹
Grab your pals, a cocktail from the bar, and get ready for silly sketching challenges, games and a lot of fun. We'll ...have a special guest to 'model'* for you and there are prizes for the most creative up for grabs too!

Friday 18 July from 7pm

🎟Book tickets via linktree in bio.

*pics from our 2022 event featuring cabaret artist Loretta Le Bonk!
#nightoutbasingstoke #lovebasingstoke #lifedrawing #sketching #cocktails #cabaret #ladiesnight #hampshire #basingstoke

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Proteus Theatre Company

2 weeks ago

✨A WEEKEND FULL OF WONDER✨

Join @filskit.theatre on Saturday 5 July for one of their Wonder Gigs, a chance for little ones to experience 'proper' live acoustic music in a gentle setting with sensory play opportunities!

A gorgeous first gig experience for younger children and their music-loving grown ups.
🎟 via our linktree in bio

✨A WEEKEND FULL OF WONDER✨

Join @filskit.theatre on Saturday 5 July for one of their Wonder Gigs, a chance for little ones to experience 'proper' live acoustic music in a gentle setting with sensory play opportunities!

A gorgeous first gig experience for younger ...children and their music-loving grown ups.
🎟 via our linktree in bio

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Proteus Theatre Company

3 weeks ago

📆THE COUNTDOWN TO OUR SUMMER SHOW IS ON!🏕
Exactly one month from now we will open the doors to LET'S GO CAMPING, the brand new immersive family adventure from @scratchbuiltproductions

Known for their magical Christmas shows with enchanting sets, gorgeous puppetry and ...delightful storytelling - 'Let's Go Camping' is the perfect treat to inspire a love of nature and adventure this Summer Holiday!
We are excited to reveal lots more details about the show in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out on our socials for more....

📅 Sat 26 Jul - Sun 3 Aug, 3 shows daily
📍 Proteus Creation Space, Council Road #Basingstoke #Hampshire
🎟 £12.50pp link in bio
👩‍👧‍👦 For everyone! But most suited for children 2-8 years and their families

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Proteus Theatre Company

3 weeks ago

Here we meet @slowtheatrecompanyuk who have been at Creation Space all week developing their play ALICE ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. In this video they explain about this incredibly important project developed with CSA survivors and voice-hearers.
You can see the play THIS Friday 20 June @ 7.30pm and tickets are PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN

Here we meet @slowtheatrecompanyuk who have been at Creation Space all week developing their play ALICE ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. In this video they explain about this incredibly important project developed with CSA survivors and voice-hearers.
You can see the play THIS Friday 20 June @ ...7.30pm and tickets are PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN

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Proteus Theatre Company

4 weeks ago

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEW PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY NIGHT

ALICE: THE PLAY is a powerful, immersive journey into one woman's struggle to reclaim the past.

Slow Theatre previews this new play with Proteus ahead of their Ed Fringe run.
and was developed over 3 years alongside many people who have lived experience of CSA and voice-hearing, in turn raising awareness of the mental health impact of abuse, helping us to better understand with compassion our fellow human beings.

One night only, Friday 14 June | 7.30pm
Tickets: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/edinburgh-fringe-preview-alice/

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEW PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY NIGHT

ALICE: THE PLAY is a powerful, immersive journey into one woman's struggle to reclaim the past.

Slow Theatre previews this new play with Proteus ahead of their Ed Fringe run.
and was developed over 3 ...years alongside many people who have lived experience of CSA and voice-hearing, in turn raising awareness of the mental health impact of abuse, helping us to better understand with compassion our fellow human beings.

One night only, Friday 14 June | 7.30pm
Tickets: https://www.proteustheatre.com/events/edinburgh-fringe-preview-alice/

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