Big Little Theatre School

🎭Love performing?
✨ Looking for a GCSE course that inspires you?
📚 Learning doesn't have to happen behind a desk all day.

Our GCSE Drama and GCSE Dance courses offer home-educated students the opportunity to gain an AQA-accredited qualification through practical, engaging, and creative learning, alongside others who are like-minded!

Come and experience a lesson for yourself at one of our upcoming taster sessions.

💃 GCSE Dance Taster Session — Monday 22 June | 11:00 – 12:30
🎭 GCSE Drama Taster Session — Thursday 25 June | 11:30 – 13:00

📍 BIGLITTLE Studios, Christchurch

Contact us today to secure your place, or find out more:
🌐 perform.biglittle.biz/home
📧 [email protected]
📞01202 434499

🚨 SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE: LOSERVILLE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! 🚨

Missed out on Loserville?
There are still spaces available on our amazing line-up of West End Workshops! 🌟

👉 5 Days👉 5 West End Professionals👉 5 Iconic Musicals

📅 Monday 03 – Friday 07 August 2026

Each day explores a different hit musical, giving students the opportunity to learn material from the show, develop their performance skills, and gain valuable insight from professionals currently working in the industry.

☂️ MARY POPPINS with Ryan Gover
🎸 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with Dani Acors
👠 KINKY BOOTS with Andy Barke
✨ SISTER ACT with Mike Ward
📚 MATILDA with Matthew Malthouse

📍 Bournemouth
👥 Open to anyone aged 12–19 Years
⏰ 10:00 – 16:30 daily

⭐ £45 per workshop
⭐ Or book all 5 workshops and get one workshop FREE!

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, work with West End professionals, or simply spend your summer doing what you love, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Spaces are limited, so book today!

🌐 https://biglittle.biz/summerschool/

Our lovely Youth Theatre Manager (and BIGLITTLE alum) Zoe Mayall is running Race for Life tomorrow, and we'd love to drum up a bit of support for her and her cause.

Head over to https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/zoes-race-for-life-211007035630295 if you feel you'd like to support her - we know she'd be super grateful!

🤔 Considering your GCSE options for September 2026?

Choosing how to study for your GCSE's is a big decision. That's why we're inviting home educated students to come and experience our GCSE Drama and GCSE Dance courses before applying.

Join us for one of our upcoming taster sessions and discover what learning at BIGLITTLE is all about.

🎭 GCSE Drama Taster 🎭
📅 Thursday 25 June
🕦 11:30 – 13:00

💃 GCSE Dance Taster 💃
📅 Monday 22 June
🕚 11:00 – 12:30

📍 BIGLITTLE Studios, Somerford, Christchurch

Applications are also open to secure your place for September 2026 entry.

🌐 perform.biglittle.biz/home
📧 [email protected]
📞 01202 434499

📚 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 📚

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO BE A LITTLE BIT NAUGHTY...

We're delighted to announce that this year's MATILDA workshop will be led by BIGLITTLE's own Professional Development Course Director, Matthew Malthouse.

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐀 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋, bringing first-hand experience from one of the most successful musicals ever created.

Expect a MISCHIEVOUSLY fun day of singing, acting, and dancing as you learn choreography and performance material inspired by the show.

📍 Bournemouth
📅 Monday 03 – Friday 07 August 2026
👥 Open to anyone aged 12–19
⏰ 10:00am – 4:30pm daily
⭐ £45 per workshop OR book all 5 workshops and get one FREE! ⭐

Whether you're ready to embrace your inner Matilda or discover what it takes to perform in a hit West End musical, this workshop promises to be REVOLTING in the very best way!

https://biglittle.biz/summerschool/

✨ Could your child be part of Sparks Youth Theatre Company?

If they love singing, dancing, and acting, this could be the perfect opportunity to take their training to the next level.

Sparks offers dedicated weekly training alongside the chance to perform throughout the year as part of a passionate and supportive company of young performers.

🎭 ArtsFest (Musical Theatre Performance Weekend)
🎭 Devised Musical Theatre Project

Rehearsals:
📍 Bournemouth
📅 Saturdays during term time
⏰ 10:15 – 12:45

For children entering Years 2–4 in September 2026.

🚨 Next Audition Date: Saturday 13th June 2026 🚨

Places are limited, secure your place today:
🌐 https://biglittle.biz/youth-theatre-auditions

🌟 SPARKS YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY 🌟
For children entering Years 2–4 in September 2026.

Do they spend their days singing around the house, creating performances, and putting on shows for family and friends? 🎭

Sparks is designed for young performers who are passionate about musical theatre and ready for more focused training in a fun, supportive environment.

Two Annual Performance Opportunities:
🎭 ArtsFest (Musical Theatre Performance Weekend)
🎭 Devised Musical

Rehearsals:
📍 Bournemouth
📅 Saturdays during term time
⏰ 10:15 – 12:45

🚨 Next Audition Date: Saturday 13th June 2026 🚨

Places are limited, book your audition slot today:
🌐 https://biglittle.biz/youth-theatre-auditions

🪩 𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐂𝐓 🪩

Raise your voice with our SISTER ACT West End Workshop!

We're thrilled to welcome West End professional Mike Ward for a heavenly day inspired by one of the most joyful and uplifting musicals around.

Learn performance material inspired by the show, develop your skills and discover what it's really like to work in professional musical theatre.

📍 Bournemouth
📅 Monday 03 – Friday 07 August 2026
👥 Open to anyone aged 12–19
⏰ 10:00am – 4:30pm daily
⭐ £45 per workshop OR book all 5 workshops and get one FREE! ⭐

Find your spotlight and spread a little joy in a workshop day packed with musical theatre fun!

https://biglittle.biz/summerschool/

🎭 Tour Day 1 Complete! 🎭

On Monday, our PDP Foundation Plus students kicked off this year's Theatre in Education (TIE) Tour with a fantastic visit to St Katharine's School.

As part of their training, our PDP Foundation Plus students take theatre directly into local primary schools, delivering an engaging performance alongside interactive workshops designed to inspire creativity, confidence and imagination.

The tour provides invaluable hands-on experience, helping our students develop their skills, preparing them for future careers in the performing arts and education sectors, while giving primary school children the opportunity to learn through live theatre.

A huge well done to our students for representing BIGLITTLE so brilliantly, and thank you to St Katharine's School for such a warm welcome. 💙

We can't wait for the next stop! 🚐✨

https://biglittle.biz/pdp-home

📣 Final Call for Programme Advertising!

With our artwork deadline of Friday, 19th June, fast approaching, this is the last opportunity for businesses to advertise in the official programme for our upcoming production of Broadway Showtunes at Bournemouth Pavilion this July.

Our A4 programmes will be seen by audiences of over 2,000 people across the run, making them a fantastic way to promote your business while supporting local young performers and the arts.

Advertising packages start from just £65, with a range of options available.

BIGLITTLE Theatre School is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality performing arts opportunities for young people, and we're incredibly grateful to work alongside businesses that support their local community.

If you'd like more information or an advertising pack, please get in touch before 19th June.

🎭 Broadway Showtunes | Bournemouth Pavilion | July 2026