Summer Schools
Summer school at BIGLITTLE has become a highlight of many children's year!
Our Musical In A Week courses, with unique projects for each age range, have become incredibly popular and give the students an amazing opportunity to work on a full performance of a complete show in just one week!
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
YOU DON’T HAVE TO TRAIN WITH US REGULARLY!
Each course is carefully tailored to the specific age range to give students a fabulous experience - for the primary-age children, the focus is very much on summer holiday fun in a creative and professional environment, with a dedicated team of creative practitioners and pastoral care staff working together to give all the children a fantastic week, culminating in a very special performance of the musical to parents & families.
For students at the intermediate level (year 7-10), the exciting focus shifts to look more at the professional process of putting on a show and working as a company of young actors to build skills, confidence and make new friends in a dynamic and supportive environment. Whilst for those students in year 10 and above wishing to join the senior musical, this fast-paced and demanding week gives the cast a platform to combine their skills and delve deeper into the professional process.
EXPERIENCED & INSPIRING TEACHERS
SUPPORTIVE PASTORAL CARE
All our summer schools are staffed by experienced professional teaching and creative staff - and every project has a separate team of Director, Choreographer and Musical Director, working alongside safeguarding trained pastoral care and support staff to ensure the wellbeing of every child is front and centre.
In addition to the Musical In A Week courses, we also run a series of one-day West End Workshops with guest teachers bringing their expertise directly from current and recent West End shows and national tours to give the students a chance to experience what it’s like to be in the show!
Are you ready to take the stage and explore your creative side? This five-day summer school is the perfect opportunity! With two separate courses for infants and juniors*, the course is a safe and encouraging space to explore and develop children’s creative talents, build confidence and make lasting friendships. And with the guidance of our incredible professional creative team, you’ll be amazed at just how much they can achieve in such a short amount of time.
MINI (reception - year 3)*
10am - 3.20pm Mon-Thu**
10am - 6.15pm Fri (incl. a performance at 5.30pm)
5 day course £169
JUNIOR (year 3 - year 6)*
9.30am - 3.30pm Mon-Thu**
9.30am - 8pm Fri (incl. a performance at 7pm)
5 day course £189
WEEK 1 Mon 3 - Fri 7 August 2026
WEEK 2 Mon 10 - Fri 14 August 2026
Performing Arts Centre, Bournemouth School for Girls
The course fees include 2x complimentary tickets per student to the final performance.
*Children in year 3 may enrol in either course. (NB: school years are based on a child’s current school year)
Early drop-off and late pick-up childcare is available from 8.30am-5pm daily at an additional charge. Enquire for details, or, if you’re already a BIGLITTLE parent, book here via your myBLTS portal.
Let's create a whole musical in just 6 days - an exciting musical theatre summer school for students in year 7 to year 10!
It's 1971. Misfit computer geek Michael Dork and his friends are about to change the world. It's just that no one knows it yet. Michael's also discovered a girl, Holly, a prospect (almost) as exciting as his love of binary. If only he had the courage to talk to her! Perhaps things haven't changed that much after all!
Work like professionals for a whole week with Director/Choreographer Lauren Hall (who was in the original London production of the show!) and her team - you'll be amazed at what you can achieve in such a short time. This is an excellent opportunity to develop existing performing skills in the context of a musical, gain confidence, and make new friends.
Note: this project is not suitable for beginners.
WHERE & WHEN?
Mon 10 - Fri 14 August 2026
10am - 5pm Mon-Sat (with a performance at 7pm on Saturday)
6-day course £215
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 senior musical below. (NB: school years are based on a child’s current school year)
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)
West End Workshops
Once again this summer, we’ll be running a week of our very popular WEST END WORKSHOPS. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to the programme, so check back here soon for more details!
The workshops run from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August, 10am to 4.30pm daily at Bournemouth School for Girls.
They allow students to participate in material from each show, including song and dance routines, acting scenes and much more!
Workshops cost just £45 a day, or book ALL FIVE and GET ONE FREE! (£180 for FIVE DAYS)
Book your summer school place…
You can book your summer school places using the links below if you already have a myBLTS portal account (or if you would like to register for one). You can also do this directly on your portal by visiting the Register link where you’ll find separate tabs for Summer Schools and Summer School Extended Days.
Alternatively, you can book and pay for your summer school via our webshop, or contact us via this form or by phone, and we’d be pleased to help you.