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 (Tuesday 6-8pm) 11-14 years (Monday 6.30-8.30pm) & 14-18 years (Thursday 6.45-8.45pm, 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.

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

 ACCCESSIBLE 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.  Please contact us to discuss any specific needs.

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.

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 webpage), call us to discuss further on 01256 354541, or email Helen admin@proteustheatre.com

https://www.proteustheatre.com/take-part/youth-theatre/