What we do…
Here at BIGLITTLE, we're all passionate about providing children and young people with the very best theatrical experiences and training.
At every stage of a young performer’s journey, from the first moments of creative exploration in key stage 1 to honing skills in senior students, we can help with classes, courses, our renowned youth theatre companies and our unrivalled training for the profession.
All aspects of a student’s development including well-being and mindfulness for young performers is looked after and nurtured by our incredible team of creative, teaching and pastoral care staff, all of whom come to us with huge experience in the world of theatre.
Check out our range of classes, courses, youth theatre and training for the profession from the menu above.
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MTKidz is coming to 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 in JANUARY 2025!
We're thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of our 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 NEXT WEEK!
Musical Theatre Classes for Children in Reception - Year 7. Weekly Classes Starting; 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟖 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
Perfect for kids who love to SING, DANCE, ACT, and HAVE FUN!
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Wishing all our students the Best of Luck in their Next Chapter!
Congratulations to our talented Professional Development Programme graduates who are about to embark on their drama school journeys this September!
This morning, Monday 10th June 2024, sees the start of a two-week tour by the students on our Professional Development Programme Foundation Plus course, delivering the workshops and devised musical project “The Tales of Telentopia” to year 3 and 4 children in local primary schools.
BIGLITTLE Theatre School, in partnership with Jimmy's Iced Coffee, is thrilled to bring you "The Stationmaster." This compelling new musical drama, performed by the talented students of the Professional Development Programme, will take the stage at the Performing Arts Centre, East Way, Bournemouth, from Wed 14 to Sat 17 February.
Care South awards a grant to BIGLITTLE Theatre School’s Youth Theatre Accessibility Fund under their Chairman’s fund,
BIGLITTLE Theatre School is hosting a special networking lunch on Friday, August 4th. Interested businesses are invited to attend this event at the Performing Arts Centre, Bournemouth School for Girls.
BIGLITTLE Theatre School is proud to announce Jimmy's Iced Coffee as the first business to lend its support to the newly launched Youth Theatre Accessibility Fund.
We're excited to announce that our senior "musical in a week" summer school project this year, the musical version of the classic film "9 to 5" will be directed & choreographed by the utterly fabulous LLANDYLL GOVE!
Much excitement here in the office today as we finally announce full details of our long-awaited summer school “musical in a week” programme for 2023.
Last week we had been invited to Lilliput Infant School to deliver a musical theatre workshop to their students. Following on from this, we are now being invited to deliver another workshop tomorrow at Heatherlands Primary School!
BIGLITTLE Theatre School were invited to Lilliput Infant School to offer a taster workshop to their students today!
What’s On
Experience The Secret Garden, a Tony Award-winning musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel. Follow Mary Lennox as she discovers a forgotten garden that transforms her family’s lives. With a score by Lucy Simon and lyrics by Marsha Norman, this heartwarming tale of hope runs Feb 19-22 at the Performing Arts Centre, East Way, Bournemouth. Book now at boxoffice.biglittle.biz
Training for the Profession
BIGLITTLE Theatre School offers highly focussed, intensive and specialised training for those students in sixth form or gap year who are seriously considering a career in the performing arts. The Professional Development Programme has, since 2007 successfully provided first-class training and drama school audition preparation to hundreds of sixth-form students. A high percentage of PDP graduates move on to train at the UK’s top theatre schools.
About us
Co-founded back in 1996 by Michelle Guy and Colin Billing, BIGLITTLE is highly regarded as a premier theatre school specialising in musical theatre, acting and dance.
With over 300 talented students aged from 4 through to 19 years, BIGLITTLE is very proud to offer tuition from a highly qualified team of professional staff and directors, many of whom bring their expertise directly from the West End.