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 to bring accessible theatre experiences for all young people through Proteus Youth Theatre (PYT).
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.
WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATRE MAKERS
Proteus Youth Theatre (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.
ACCESSIBLE THEATRE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL
PYT is open to everyone and our work is ensemble-led. There is no audition process to join, we welcome young individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and we actively seek to remove barriers where possible. We offer a 2 week, free trial session for potential new members to ensure that PYT is a good fit for them.
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!
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.
For more information about inclusion, please read our Youth Theatre Charter (found on our website), call us to discuss further on 01256 354541, or email Helen admin@proteustheatre.com.