The Proteans present: The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
Friday 19th June 2026 - Sunday 21st June 2026
TICKETS: From £8*
This Summer, join The Proteans as they present a selection of stories from Geoffrey Chaucer’s most famous and celebrated works, The Canterbury Tales, told by a merry band of travellers as they pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
To pass the time as they travel the long road on foot, the pilgrims engage in a storytelling contest; featuring a bawdy cast of Parsons, Nuns, Knights, Cooks, Clerks, Merchants, Squires and Monks, The Proteans retell some of the most amusing tales (there are over 40 to choose from!) and give them their trademark ‘Proteans treatment!’
Pack a picnic and join us in the Walled Garden for a great afternoon of classic theatre and (hopefully) great British sunshine!!!
The Proteans always bring a unique twist to their popular performances of classic plays, from a Bowie-inspired Ariel in their most recent production of The Tempest, to an operatic interval during The Importance of Being Earnest !
Expect plenty of irreverent fun, silly songs, crazy costumes and the perfect setting for a summer evening with friends.
As ever, ticket holders are welcome to arrive up to 1 hour before the performance begins. We encourage you to bring a picnics and Prosecco to enjoy, while you soak up the atmosphere and experience the delight of some outdoor theatre!
Dates and Performance Times
Friday 19th June | Gates open for picnics 6pm | Show begins 7pm
Saturday 20th June:
Show 1: Gates open for picnics 1pm | Show begins 2pm
Show 2: Gates open for picnics 4pm | Show begins at 5pm
Sunday 21st June | Gates open for picnics 1pm | Show begins 2pm
Down Grange Sports Complex, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire. RG22 4ET
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/proteus-theatre/the-proteans-present-the-canterbury-tales-by-geoffrey-chaucer/e-bgojbz
Friday 7pm: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/init/GDFLIMF
Saturday 2pm: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/init/GDFLIMG
Saturday 5pm: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/init/GDFLIMH
Sunday 2pm: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/init/GDFLIMI
Tickets are available to purchase on the gate in the hour leading up to the show, we limit advance tickets in case of bad weather and having to bring the production indoors. If the weather is anything other than amber or red warning, the show will be going ahead, so if your plans change you can turn up at the last minute!
£10 | £8 concessions + booking fee
Gates open NO EARLIER than 1 hour than performance times for picnics and on the day ticket sales.
We do not send out physical tickets, your email confirmation is proof of booking. (Please check our spam folder if you can’t see a confirmation email from our ticketing partner, Ticket Source.)
Suitable for all the family to enjoy.
Important information
Please bring a camping chair or waterproof backed picnic blanket, as seating at the garden is highly limited.
There will be the opportunity to buy on site refreshments including: Prosecco (bottle or by the glass), tea & coffee, soft drinks and ice creams.
We cannot take card payments for tickets purchased on the door or for refreshments so please bring cash and ideally have small change available.
A word to the wise; make sure you dress for the weather. When we advise to pack both a raincoat and sun cream, we really aren’t kidding… it’s been know for us to experience all four seasons during one performance, and the show will only be cancelled if there is a torrential rain! In the unlikely event of a cancellation your booking will be transferred to a rescheduled date.
About the Proteans
The Proteans are the adult drama workshop group affiliated with Proteus. A friendly and sociable group, they undertake performances regularly; the ethos is to explore creativity, performance and, above all, for the sheer enjoyment of making, performing and experiencing live theatre.
To find out more please visit www.proteustheatre.com/take-part/proteans
Event Venue
Walled Garden, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, UK, United Kingdom
