The Protected, peformed by Alexis Brooks and company, is a modern parable, exploring maternal love, domestic violence and the failure of institutions that are meant to protect the vulnerable. A collection of powerful performance poetry. Petra Flynn, finally gains control of her life and protects the precious.

By Alexis Brooks and Lily Redwood Presented by Rainbow Paradiso

Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations.

STAGE 1 – Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 – Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 – Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 – On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only

Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026—running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.co.uk.

Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks.