Protein connects people and everyday life through dance
The Little Prince Autumn Tour
⭐⭐⭐⭐"St-Exupéry’s enigmatic tale [...] delivered with quirky charm. Prendergast is touchingly excellent in the title role" The Observer
⭐⭐⭐⭐“Charming, imaginative and playful” The Stage
Duckie, London (excerpt)
Sat 14 December
The Place, London
Tue 17 - Tue 24 December
Launching Protein 21!
We are pleased to announce the launch of Protein 21 to mark our 21st birthday. A three-part thematic programme: Remix, Reflect and Reimagine.
Remix, is a three-minute film showcasing Protein’s extensive and diverse body of work made over the last 21 years.
Reflect, zones in on people who have been associated with the company since the start. In the filmed interviews, they will recall how Protein has impacted their lives and how the company has been shaped by those involved.
Reimagine, has groups of all ages creating new dance works in response to Protein's repertoire.
We are extremely excited to work with the following dance groups over the coming year:
Boundless - Trinity Laban's group for older adults
Dance4 CAT - Centre for Advance Training in Nottingham
Dynamix - Youth street dance group based in Thamesmead
EncoreEast - DanceEast's resident over-50's company
Leap of Faith - East London Dance’s group for older people
Love2Dance - Albany and Lewisham Home’s youth group
Magpie Dance - two adult learning disabled groups
Retropectif - The Point Eastleigh’s group for older adults
Plumstead Manor Secondary School - dance students
Vivre Dance Company - Pavilion Dance South West’s over-50's company
Step into Dance - Royal Academy of Dance's inclusive dance programme
We are TS18 - ARC Stockton's youth group
With more groups to be confirmed!
For more information on how to be involved in Protein 21 Reimagine, please contact: Caron Loudy, Creative Producer caron@proteindance.co.uk or call 020 8331 9665
The Little Prince
Brand new show from Luca Silvestrini's Protein
#TheLittlePrince
Welcome to the incredible story of the Little Prince, retold in this live show by a pilot stranded in the desert.
Based on the world-famous story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince is brought to life using Protein’s award winning mix of dance, humour and spoken word. With an original score by Frank Moon, design by Yann Seabra and lighting by Jackie Shemesh, Protein’s new show invites us to look at the world through one’s heart and to reconnect with our inner child.
CPD training January 2020
Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 Jan 2020
Time: 9.30am-5.30pm
EMBRACE is our new professional development opportunity for Dance Artists.
The first edition is an introduction to disability awareness, inclusion, gender awareness and first aid for dancers.
The two-day workshop will embrace inclusive arts and dance practices with Shape Arts and Stella Howard, gender awareness led by Gendered Intelligence and Emergency First Aid training specifically for dance. Protein’s Artistic Director Luca Silvestrini will also lead a practical session on empowering participants through choreography.
The Little Prince Workshop for Children at The Place
Book your child a place at Protein's workshop at The Place, London, at 1pm on Friday 20 December!
The children will be introduced to the story of The Little Prince and its vibrant characters. They'll have a chance to warm-up with the lovable prince and explore the universe, learning dances and games along the way.
Enjoy a 25% discount when booking the workshop and a child's ticket to The Little Prince show at the same time.
Protein - who we are
Seeing the world differently through dance
Luca Silvestrini's Protein is one of the most distinctive voices in British dance theatre. With our own way of blending choreography, text, humour and music, Protein challenges what dance can be and most importantly, what it can do to others.
Protein believes in bringing people closer, inviting them to connect with what’s happening on stage and breaking the boundaries between watching and participating.
Protein is a company who is passionate about bringing dance to those who have no access to the theatre, and this is why we not only perform in traditional venues and festivals, but in village halls, care homes and your local high street !
(In)visible Dancing in Greenwich 2019
Check out our (In)visible Dancing in Greenwich film below!
For two weeks in summer 2019, surprising and seemingly impromptu bursts of dance popped-up in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in front of over 19,000 people, culminating in a flash-mob style finale with over 150 performers and six live musicians.