What do we do?
a brief outline of our key activities and aims and objectives
BIGLITTLE Theatre School trains students from 5 to 19 years in all aspects of the performing arts and boasts an excellent team of highly qualified and motivated teachers, inspirational and creative directors and choreographers, and a fantastic team of support and pastoral care staff. Many of the staff are current members of the profession and come direct to BIGLITTLE from work in the top levels of theatre and dance across the country. This gives BIGLITTLE students amazing access to the highest possible calibre of creative staff without having to travel to workshops or courses in London.
Classes
We run weekday classes in and around Bournemouth, Ringwood and Poole in syllabus and non-syllabus programmes. The styles of training vary according to the discipline taught and also the objective of the class. There are opportunities for students to take Acting and Speech & Drama examinations under the LAMDA syllabus, and also to take R.A.D. ballet and I.S.T.D. tap and modern jazz examinations. There is no pressure for any student to take an examination and we also offer internal BIGLITTLE assesments to help measure progress.
Youth Theatre
Rehearsing mostly on Saturdays each week during term time, BIGLITTLE Youth Theatre now comprises five different companies catering for ages from 8 - 19 and includes the senior Professional Development Programme, and the FOCUS ensemble acting company. All Youth Theatre companies perform a showcase performance at the annual FESTIVAL event in March, and the Musical Theatre companies take to the stage at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth each July for the hugely popular and highly energised SPOTLIGHT series of song & dance productions.
Professional Development Programme
BIGLITTLE students are eligible to audition for our senior Youth Theatre company - the Professional Development Programme. This programme prepares students who are seriously considering a career in the performing arts for that future career and for entrance into drama schools and colleges. A highly vocational course of study covers ensemble performance, acting through song, and vocal technique, alongside combining the individual skills in acting, singing and dancing.
Summer Schools, Workshops & Masterclasses
Each Summer BIGLITTLE runs a series of highly popular and succesful Summer Schools. The Junior summer schools for students aged 5-11 have been in existence since the school started and have developed into a fantastic starting point for many students who have gone on to join the Youth Theatre. In addition to this we run throughout the year various one off events, workshops and masterclasses to enhance the students training. Mostly these are for BIGLITTLE students, but sometimes we open these up to allow non BIGLITTLE students to experience something of what we offer.
VISION
The performing name of the school's PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, throughout the year VISION present a varied programme of musical theatre at concerts and events throughout Dorset & Hampshire. VISION has gained an excellent reputation by performing at prestigious events including alongside the veteran performer Max Bygraves, the legendary composer/songwriter Tony Hatch and the raconteur/comedian Barry Cryer.
01 March 2010
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Stage 2/3 Package - Stage 2/3 - Drama, Singing & Dance PLUS Pre Intermediate Performance Dance on assessment 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 4 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
02 March 2010
Acting - Stage 3 - LAMDA Grades 1-3 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Stage 4 LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - [grade 3/4 equivalent] 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Acting - Stage 6 - LAMDA Grade 8 & Audition Prep 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
03 March 2010
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4+ LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
04 March 2010
RAD Ballet - Grade 3 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Pointe 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 6 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
06 March 2010
Footlight Youth Theatre - Stage 2 [ages 8-11] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Limelight Youth Theatre - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Professional Development Programme - Stage 4+ [ages 15-19] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Primary 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ISTD Tap & Modern - Primary 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Starlight Youth Theatre - Stage 4 & 5 [ages 16-18] 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOCUS Young Actors Company - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
08 March 2010
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Stage 2/3 Package - Stage 2/3 - Drama, Singing & Dance PLUS Pre Intermediate Performance Dance on assessment 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 4 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
09 March 2010
Acting - Stage 3 - LAMDA Grades 1-3 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Stage 4 LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - [grade 3/4 equivalent] 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Acting - Stage 6 - LAMDA Grade 8 & Audition Prep 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
10 March 2010
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4+ LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
11 March 2010
RAD Ballet - Grade 3 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Pointe 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 6 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
13 March 2010
Footlight Youth Theatre - Stage 2 [ages 8-11] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Limelight Youth Theatre - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Professional Development Programme - Stage 4+ [ages 15-19] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Primary 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ISTD Tap & Modern - Primary 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Starlight Youth Theatre - Stage 4 & 5 [ages 16-18] 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOCUS Young Actors Company - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
15 March 2010
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Stage 2/3 Package - Stage 2/3 - Drama, Singing & Dance PLUS Pre Intermediate Performance Dance on assessment 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 4 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
16 March 2010
Acting - Stage 3 - LAMDA Grades 1-3 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Stage 4 LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - [grade 3/4 equivalent] 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Acting - Stage 6 - LAMDA Grade 8 & Audition Prep 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
17 March 2010
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4+ LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
18 March 2010
RAD Ballet - Grade 3 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Pointe 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 6 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
20 March 2010
Footlight Youth Theatre - Stage 2 [ages 8-11] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Limelight Youth Theatre - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Professional Development Programme - Stage 4+ [ages 15-19] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Primary 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ISTD Tap & Modern - Primary 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Starlight Youth Theatre - Stage 4 & 5 [ages 16-18] 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOCUS Young Actors Company - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
22 March 2010
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Stage 2/3 Package - Stage 2/3 - Drama, Singing & Dance PLUS Pre Intermediate Performance Dance on assessment 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 4 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
23 March 2010
Acting - Stage 3 - LAMDA Grades 1-3 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Stage 4 LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - [grade 3/4 equivalent] 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Acting - Stage 6 - LAMDA Grade 8 & Audition Prep 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
24 March 2010
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4+ LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
25 March 2010
RAD Ballet - Grade 3 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Pointe 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 6 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
27 March 2010
Footlight Youth Theatre - Stage 2 [ages 8-11] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Limelight Youth Theatre - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Professional Development Programme - Stage 4+ [ages 15-19] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RAD Ballet - Primary 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
ISTD Tap & Modern - Primary 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Starlight Youth Theatre - Stage 4 & 5 [ages 16-18] 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FOCUS Young Actors Company - Stage 3 & 4 [ages 12-16] 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
29 March 2010
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Stage 2/3 Package - Stage 2/3 - Drama, Singing & Dance PLUS Pre Intermediate Performance Dance on assessment 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 3 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Intermediate Stage 4 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCE DANCE - Advanced 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
30 March 2010
Acting - Stage 3 - LAMDA Grades 1-3 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 2 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Acting - Stage 4 LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 2 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5 LAMDA Grades 6-8 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 4 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 4 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Intermediate Tap - [grade 3/4 equivalent] 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Acting - Stage 6 - LAMDA Grade 8 & Audition Prep 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
31 March 2010
ISTD Tap & Modern - Grade 1 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Foundation Class - Stage 1 - Drama, Singing & Dance 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 3 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 1 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 3 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Skills Development - Stage 2 - Drama, Singing & Dance 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern - Grade 3 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 2 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 6 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Acting - Stage 4+ LAMDA Grades 4 & 5 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
RAD Ballet - Grade 4 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
ISTD Tap - Grade 5 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Acting - Stage 5+ LAMDA Grades 6-8 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate Ballet - Includes 30 minutes of Pointe 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
ISTD Modern Jazz - Grade 5 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM