Youth Theatre
BIGLITTLE Youth Theatre, split into three companies by age group, has become the flagship of the school. Students get the opportunity to perform in two productions each academic year, including the renowned "BROADWAY SHOWTUNES" at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth each July. Entrance to the Youth Theatre is via audition only, usually in September each year - with occasional intakes in March.
In addition to the three companies below, our advanced Professional Development Programme also participates in the ‘BROADWAY SHOWTUNES’ production and a musical during the February half-term.
In September 2019, we launched our new Foundation Youth Theatre, recently renamed Sparks. Aimed at students in years 1 - 4 who already have significant aptitude and ability in musical theatre, and who would benefit from being part of a company to continue their training, Sparks is a great training ground for auditions for our Footlight Youth Theatre Company.
FOOTLIGHT COMPANY
For students in Years 4, 5 & 6, the Footlight company offers a grounding in the techniques and disciplines required as students progress. Rehearsals take place every Saturday (10am-1pm) in term time, at Bournemouth School For Girls.
LIMELIGHT COMPANY
For students in Years 7, 8 & 9, the Limelight company gives students the chance to build on their confidence and skills. Rehearsals take place every Saturday (10am-1pm) in term time at Bournemouth School For Girls..
STARLIGHT COMPANY
For students in Year 10+, the Starlight company takes a more advanced approach to work & prepares for possible PDP entry in Year 12. Rehearsals take place every Saturday (2-5pm) in term time at Bournemouth School For Girls.
Sparks
Sparks is for students in school Years 1 - 4 who wish to work at a faster pace and is perfect for children who are looking to eventually audition for our Footlight Youth Theatre Company.
Covering all aspects of musical theatre, our Sparks takes place in the Performing Arts Block at Bournemouth School for Girls. Students rehearse with a director and musical director and from time to time with our Youth Theatre creative teams. To find out more about joining the Sparks Youth Theatre company please click the button below.
Children in Sparks will perform alongside the Footlights in our Youth Theatre Showcase in the spring term each year and have a stand-alone performance in the summer term. They will NOT perform in ‘BROADWAY SHOWTUNES’ as they would be too young for such a project. Entrance to 'Sparks Youth Theatre' is by audition workshop