Big Little Theatre School

✨ A huge thank you to James Hilton-Foster for spending time with our Youth Theatre students from the Footlight Company on Saturday! ✨

Fresh from completing his contract with Cats last week, James joined us to work on material for the upcoming production of Broadway Showtunes, sharing his industry expertise.

James is also a BIGLITTLE alumni, so it is always incredibly special to welcome him back and see him inspiring the next generation of performers. Our students gained so much from the session, and we are so grateful that he took the time to work with them.

It is always so good to see you, James, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon! 🎭

If you haven't already secured your seats, don't forget to book your tickets for Broadway Showtunes 2026 and support our talented young performers.

🎭 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🎭
🗓 Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 July 2026
📍 Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
🌐 www.broadwayshowtunes.co.uk

🎭☀️ SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE ☀️🎭

There are still limited spaces on ourJunior Summer School courses, but places are filling fast.

✨ Learn a whole musical in just 5 days

🦁 Minis: Reception – Year 3 (All Courses Full)
🦒 Juniors: Year 3 – Year 6 (Week 1 Available)
📍 Bournemouth School for Girls
📅 03–07 August |OR| 10–14 August
⏰ Early drop-off and late pick-up options available

No experience needed, just lots of energy, enthusiasm, and imagination! 💫

Don't miss out on a week packed with singing, dancing, acting, confidence-building, making new friends, and finishing it off with a show performance!

🎟️ Book your place in the jungle today to avoid disappointment:
https://biglittle.biz/summerschool

HOME EDUCATED?👀
LOVE DRAMA OR DANCE? 💃🎭

We are welcoming applications for our AQA-Accredited GCSE Drama and GCSE Dance courses starting in September 2026.

Designed specifically for home educated students, our courses provide structured learning, expert teaching and recognised qualifications within a supportive environment.

We understand that finding the right GCSE pathway can be challenging, which is why we are offering free taster sessions for students before applying.

💃 GCSE Dance Taster — Monday 22 June
🎭 GCSE Drama Taster — Thursday 25 June

📍 BIGLITTLE Studios, Christchurch

📩 Interested? Apply online or get in touch to find out more:
🌐 perform.biglittle.biz/home
📧 [email protected] 📞01202 434499

Were you a BIGLITTLE Youth Theatre Student? 👀🎭

As we celebrate our 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, we'd love to hear from as many past students as possible!

Were you part of a Showtunes or Spotlight production? Tell us:
🎭 What was the last production you performed in
🕰What years were you part of BIGLITTLE
✨ Your favourite memory
📸 Bonus if you have any photos you'd be happy for us to share

We'll be featuring memories from across the years on our socials and in our anniversary programme, helping us celebrate 30 years of BIGLITTLE and the incredible people who have been part of the journey. 🤩

Send us a message, we can't wait to hear your stories! ❤️

Were you a BIGLITTLE Youth Theatre Student? 👀🎭

As we celebrate our 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, we'd love to hear from as many past students as possible!

Were you part of a Showtunes or Spotlight production? Tell us:
🎭 What was the last production you performed in
🕰What years were you part of BIGLITTLE
✨ Your favourite memory
📸 Bonus if you have any photos you'd be happy for us to share

We'll be featuring memories from across the years on our socials and in our anniversary programme, helping us celebrate 30 years of BIGLITTLE and the incredible people who have been part of the journey. 🤩

Send us a message this weekend, we can't wait to hear your stories! ❤️

Hands up who's got that Friday feeling! 🙌
Want to make your Friday even better?

Book your tickets for Broadway Showtunes and join us for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre favourites. 🎭✨🎟️

🎭 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🎭
🗓 Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 July 2026
📍 Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
🌐 www.broadwayshowtunes.co.uk

📸Jayne Jackson Photography

🚨 GCSE TASTER SESSIONS NEXT WEEK - For Home Educated Students 🚨

Applications are open for September 2026 entry, and we'd love to show you what BIGLITTLE is all about.🤩

📅 GCSE Dance Taster — Monday 22 June 🎭
📅 GCSE Drama Taster — Thursday 25 June 💃

✨ Meet the team
✨ Experience a lesson
✨ Ask questions
✨ Explore your options

📍 BIGLITTLE Studios, Christchurch

📩 Interested? Apply online or get in touch to find out more:
🌐 perform.biglittle.biz/home
📧 [email protected] 📞01202 434499

🎭Happy National Thank a Teacher Day! 🎭

Receiving feedback like this from our families is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do:

💬 "I wanted to write and thank you all for the support, encouragement and opportunities you've provided my daughter with at BIGLITTLE. She absolutely loves being part of the BIGLITTLE family, and it is wonderful to see her doing something that she loves. We can see how dedicated you all are and really are grateful for what you do."

We're incredibly grateful to receive messages like this and are so pleased that our students feel supported, encouraged and inspired during their time with us. Creating opportunities for young people to grow in confidence, develop their skills, and be part of a positive, welcoming community is at the heart of everything we do.

We would also like to take this opportunity to recognise our amazing team of teachers. We are very lucky to work alongside such talented, dedicated and genuinely lovely individuals who give so much of their time, energy and expertise to our students, helping make BIGLITTLE the special place that it is.

To all of our teachers, thank you for everything you do, we appreciate you. ❤️

🎭Love performing?
✨ Looking for a GCSE course that inspires you?
📚 Learning doesn't have to happen behind a desk all day.

Our GCSE Drama and GCSE Dance courses offer home-educated students the opportunity to gain an AQA-accredited qualification through practical, engaging, and creative learning, alongside others who are like-minded!

Come and experience a lesson for yourself at one of our upcoming taster sessions.

💃 GCSE Dance Taster Session — Monday 22 June | 11:00 – 12:30
🎭 GCSE Drama Taster Session — Thursday 25 June | 11:30 – 13:00

📍 BIGLITTLE Studios, Christchurch

Contact us today to secure your place, or find out more:
🌐 perform.biglittle.biz/home
📧 [email protected]
📞01202 434499

🚨 SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE: LOSERVILLE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! 🚨

Missed out on Loserville?
There are still spaces available on our amazing line-up of West End Workshops! 🌟

👉 5 Days👉 5 West End Professionals👉 5 Iconic Musicals

📅 Monday 03 – Friday 07 August 2026

Each day explores a different hit musical, giving students the opportunity to learn material from the show, develop their performance skills, and gain valuable insight from professionals currently working in the industry.

☂️ MARY POPPINS with Ryan Gover
🎸 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with Dani Acors
👠 KINKY BOOTS with Andy Barke
✨ SISTER ACT with Mike Ward
📚 MATILDA with Matthew Malthouse

📍 Bournemouth
👥 Open to anyone aged 12–19 Years
⏰ 10:00 – 16:30 daily

⭐ £45 per workshop
⭐ Or book all 5 workshops and get one workshop FREE!

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, work with West End professionals, or simply spend your summer doing what you love, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Spaces are limited, so book today!

🌐 https://biglittle.biz/summerschool/