Prepare for the most exciting musical theatre summer school you'll ever experience! Our senior musical project is designed for students in Year 10 and above. In just one week, you'll create a full musical and perform the entire show on Saturday evening.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for 4 Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning "dream team", with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager Frank Abagnale, Jr. runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer - living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. But when Frank's lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Directed by leading West End professional Emma Woods, if you already have a solid musical theatre skill set and want to develop further in an intensive professional environment, this project is perfect for you.

Note: this project is not suitable for beginners.

WHERE & WHEN?
Sun 2 - Sat 8 August 2026
10am - 6pm (with a performance at 7pm on Saturday)
7-day course £235
Performing Arts Centre, Bournemouth School for Girls

The course fees include 2x complimentary tickets per student to the final performance.
*Children in year 10 may enrol in either this course or the intermediate musical above. (NB school years are based on a child’s current school year)