The Late Night Assembly

17/05/2026

ART COMPETITION NOW OPEN have a look at just a few of our entries!

Design the Beast of Basingstoke!

Liverpool have the Liverbird, Wales have a Dragon... what will Basingstoke have? 🐉

This is YOUR chance to create the star of the Basingstoke Festival opening parade (19 June, 5.30pm). Will your beast be scaly? Furry? Spiky? How will it protect our community?

Draw it, paint it, write it—entries can be anything! The winning design will be brought to life by local puppet maker Nick Ash and featured in the opening parade. All entries displayed at The Creative Emporium, Festival Place.

📝 Deadline: Saturday 30 May
🎭 Parade: Friday 19 June, 5.30pm

Enter here: https://forms.gle/w8zh5UmGmEiztDZf6

More info: https://www.scratchbuiltproductions.com/whatsson

Questions? [email protected]

We can't wait to meet your Beast! ✨

28/04/2026

Scratch Built Productions would love to be nominated were the ones secretly behind late The Late Night Assembly most of our work is with children so we’d keep what we do after hours very separate!

so we’d be really grateful if you nominated us. Do it for the kids!

The 'A Place to be Proud of Awards' organised by Destination Basingstoke, recognise the contributions made by individuals, groups, organisations and initiatives that make our borough a diverse, vibrant community and a great place to live and do business.

The Arts and Entertainment Award is for individuals or organisations involved in driving culture within the borough and for people and places dedicated to the arts and entertainment in the community. This could be a group of musicians, artists or entertainers or a business that supports arts and entertainment.

If you know of an individual or organisation that deserves this award you can nominate them here: https://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/a-place-to-be-proud-2026-entry-form/

Closing date for entries is Wednesday 29 April.

24/04/2026

What a fantastic evening!
So many beautiful art works being created.
So proud of my group!!

21/04/2026

Had lots of fun prepping for this today!

03/03/2026

Why should kids have all the fun?

I’ve been thinking a lot about what there actually is for adults to do when we celebrate.

We either:
🍷 Shout at each other in a pub
🍽 Pay restaurant prices that feel like a mortgage repayment
🎧 Hire a hall and a DJ and hope for the best

And honestly… we deserve better.

So I’ve been plotting a small revolution 👀

I’m opening up the Late Night Assembly energy as bookable adult creative party experiences.

Think:🎤 Musical Bingo with yours truly doing the hosting🍸 Cokta-Doodle-Do (life drawing with a real burlesque model)🎨 Paint & Sip.. Playdoh.. balloon twisting.. macrame.. origami!!

Hen dos.
Team building.
Corporate fun days.
Big birthdays.
Just-because nights.

Fully hosted.
High energy.
Creative.
Zero awkwardness.

I just need a name… late night assembly-after hours?
The after school club for adults? Creative parties for curious adults..,
any suggestions?

If you’d like a flavour of what to expect, I’m running a Print & Prosecco session — link below ✨

Or get in touch to design your own personalised party experience.

Let’s make grown-up parties actually fun again

https://tinyurl.com/3ny96u47

28/11/2025

Such an awesome evening tonight! Cocktails and Christmas crafting. Think we will do a valentine special who’s in?

24/10/2025

Just see the menu for tonight’s cocktail and Playdoh!

From 7.30pm wee you there!

17/10/2025

Ever wondered what goes into creating theatre magic? ✨

From painting sets to building props, every pair of hands helps bring our immersive Christmas show to life.

Our volunteers tell us they love:
🎨 Learning new creative skills
🤝 Being part of a supportive team
✨ Seeing the magic come together
🎭 Making a real impact in the community

Whether you're handy with a paintbrush or have never picked one up – there's a place for you on our crew!

Spaces are filling up fast for our Christmas production. Want to join us?

Drop us a message or sign up here: https://forms.gle/5LxLrZsW4z99jdtt8

10/10/2025

🎭✨ VOLUNTEERS WANTED! ✨🎭

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring our magical immersive shows to life this December!

Get involved in ALL aspects of putting on a show - from backstage magic to front-of-house fun. Whether you're interested in puppetry, set building, tech, or working with audiences, there's a role for you!

WHEN: End of November through December
WHERE: Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
✨ Learn creative skills hands-on
✨ Meet brilliant new people
✨ Build your creative network
✨ Be part of something truly special

No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/5LxLrZsW4z99jdtt8

Come join our creative family and help make Christmas magical! 🎄

25/09/2025

🎭 This Saturday: The Big Doodle Drop In kicks off at The Creative Emporium!

Join us for our very first session in Festival Place (11am-1pm and another one 1.30pm till 3.30pm) - a relaxed, creative space where families can drop in, get messy, and make art together. Perfect for all ages and abilities!

Plus, don't miss our weekly Friday Creatives Hang Out - calling all local artists, makers, and creative souls to come connect and collaborate.

The Creative Emporium is bringing community creativity right to the heart of Basingstoke!

Book now: tickettailor.com/events/scratchbuilt

05/09/2025

This is such a fun event to host!! It’s amazing what you can create with some playdoh!! Especially when the kids are not invited!

An evening of cocktails and Playdoh and guaranteed fun, join us for plenty of modelling mayhem!