A BIG LITTLE DEAL!

Big Little Theatre School, one of the South’s most prestigious acting and musical theatre schools have got a great deal to be excited about this Summer! Not only are they madly rehearsing for their annual Spotlight production, but they are planning the start of their 10th anniversary celebrations commencing with a move to a new rehearsal and training venue in September 2006.

Big Little have used the facilities at Winton Boys School since they started in 1996, and have been delighted with their cooperation and support, however it is time to move on as the School plans expansion for 2006.

“It is not in our policy to just get bigger” says Company Manager Gail Pilling “but we do want to offer existing and new students a wider range of classes and opportunities”
From September 2006, BLTS regular Saturday production classes will be based at the brand new purpose-built drama block at Bournemouth School for Girls. “The facilities are superb, with three major drama/dance studios plus numerous practice rooms and wonderful extra benefits. We are delighted to be working closely with the School and very much look forward to an excellent new challenge.”

BLTS, which now boasts over 300 pupils, is extending their class structure to include an increased number of dance lessons, group and private singing lessons and another night of drama sessions. They are also introducing a specialist class in Musical Theatre, which will include a personal development plan for students aged 14 and above who are determined to take up a full time careers in the performing arts. Visiting directors and choreographers plus experts in the technical field will be visiting the School on a regular basis to give the dedicated youngsters every possible insight and training into the business.

The tenth year anniversary is a perfect platform to launch all the new ideas that the School is planning .These include extending the repertoire and performance opportunities for Vision, their cabaret ensemble, introducing new technique classes in all three elements of acting, singing and dance, an exciting programme of productions and master classes as well as their usual active programme of classes, summer schools and workshops.

If you want to audition for this exciting and dynamic company they are auditioning for their 2006/2007 intake on Sunday 2nd July where they are looking for raw young talent. Girls and boys aged between 5-18years are really welcomed. Or why not experience a week with them on one of their hugely successful summer schools held in Bournemouth or Ringwood. To book your places just phone Gail

But whatever you do, do not miss their show at the Pavilion Bournemouth 13- 15th July, Spotlight Six “Wild Wonderful & Wicked!” You can see song and dance from shows such as “Footloose” and “Whistle Down the Wind”, or hear songs from Billy Joel without having to see him at the Rose Bowl! Or just sit back and enjoy favourites such as “Lion King.” “Little Shop of Horrors” and much much more. Be quick these shows sell out.

This is a school that means business, they say they have “a special kind of magic” and it is not hard to see why. You can touch the belief they have in their students, and they want only the very best for each and every one of them. They have got a lot to celebrate as they enter their 10th year, and they deserve to be very proud.  For more information just call 01425 480708 or visit www.biglittletheatreschool.co.uk