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.
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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 £165
JUNIOR (year 3 - year 6)*
9.30am - 3.30pm Mon-Thu**
9.30am - 8pm Fri (incl. a performance at 7pm)
5 day course £184
WEEK 1 Mon 4 - Fri 8 August 2025
WEEK 2 Mon 11 - Fri 15 August 2025
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 enroll 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 the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Work like professionals for a whole week with Director/Choreographer Laurie Scarth (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 11 - Fri 15 August 2025
10am - 5pm Mon-Sat (with a performance at 7pm on Saturday)
6 day course £210
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, and in just one week, you'll create a whole musical and perform the entire show on the Saturday evening.
Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.
Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
Directed by Natasha Barnes who starred in the recent UK tour of the show, 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 3 - Sat 9 August 2025
10am - 6pm (with a performance at 7pm on Saturday)
7 day course £230
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
For the third year running, we’re delighted to run a full week of brilliant WEST END WORKSHOPS with guests from current West End and touring shows (and one movie!!) for students in year 7 and above.
The workshops run from 9.45am. to 4.30pm daily at Bournemouth School for Girls. They allow students to participate in material from each of the different shows, including song and dance routines, acting scenes and much more!
Workshops cost just £40 a day, or book ALL FIVE and GET ONE FREE! (£160 for FIVE DAYS)
Easter Adventure Extravaganza!
Looking for an exciting and fun-filled way to keep your child engaged this Easter? Our Easter Adventure Workshops are packed full of activities, games, creativity, and Musical Theatre fun!
Monday 7th - Friday 11th April 2025
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Daily at Bournemouth School For Girls.
Minis Easter Adventure (Reception - Year 3)
Perfect for our younger adventurers, this workshop is designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and ensure lots of Easter-themed fun!
Juniors Easter Adventure (Years 3 - 6)
A fantastic adventure filled with exciting activities, singing, dancing, and lots of Easter magic!
Workshops cost £150 for the full week or you can pay £40 per day.
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 new webshop or use this form to contact us or give us a call and we’d be pleased to help you.