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Tickets for this years Festival event are now on sale and it promises to be a great weekend.
For those of you who don't know, Festival is a two day extravaganza which involves all of BIGLITTLE's weekday classes and Youth Theatres. All students showcase material they have been preparing since September and can also perform in 'platform' performances which give them the opportunity to present a solo or small group study.
The event is a fantastic opportunity for all students to showcase their talents and for many it is their first experience of performing in an event of this type. Festival is now in its fourth year and looks set to be bigger and better than before with over 300 students taking part.
This year it takes place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March at St Peter's School. Tickets cost £8 per person and under 5's go free. Download your order form below and hand in at weekday or Saturday rehearsals. Alternatively contact us for more information.
Download your order form here...
Click here to go to the Festival Homepage
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Friends of Big Little will be running a theatre trip to the smash hit West End musical - Sister Act.
The trip is open to Students, Parents, Friends & Family. Places are limited and will be sold on a first come - first served basis. The trip will take place on Wednesday 22nd December and would be a lovely Christmas treat for anyone who enjoys musical theatre.
Friends will be able to offer a fantastic deal, with coach tavel to and from London and theatre tickets in the front 4 rows of the dress circle for only £49.50 pp! That's a massive saving of £13 off the regular ticket only price of £62.50!
Payment will be taken in installments to spread the cost, with a £9.50 deposit required to secure your place before the end of our Festival weekend.
Friends will be taking bookings at Festival, and can be contacted by email on kiwihotel@aol.com.
Please do not contact the office with queries about this event, as Friends will be organising this independently.
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Our tenth Spotlight show will happen this year at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth on 15th-17th July.
It promises to be a fantastic show, with all of our Youth Theatre students performing numbers from musicals old and new.
Spotlight 10 will be launched at Festival, with early bird ticket orders being taken - all orders taken over the weekend will qualify for double Grand Draw Raffle entry, giving you more chance to win a fantastic holiday!
News and information about the show will be announced here on the website, so keep a lookout for updates.

A range of summer schools are available for students aged 5+
Junior courses offer an exciting and fun filled week for students aged 5-11 with a performance at the end of the week.
The intermediate course is an ideal opportunity for students aged 12-16 to work on their performance with professional musical directors and choregraphers, culminating in a presentation at the end of the week.
Summer Musical is a fantastic 'work experience' opportunity for students aged 15+ to work in a dynamic, professional environment with top London creatives. The course will result in performances of a fully staged musical with a public audience.
You can find out more about all our summer courses here...
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