The highest-rated Acting Training companies out of 45 vetted & reviewed in the Bournemouth area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Bournemouth
Artisan Theatre School
Big Mouth Theatre
Biglittle Theatre School
Dorset Drama Academy
Hammond Academy of Performing Arts
Lighthouse
Mayflower Theatre
Milton Musical Society
Poole Academy of Dance Ltd
Prop Box Youth Theatre
Pure Drama
Shine Performing Arts Drama Academy & Actors Agency
Shining Lights Performing Arts Academy
South Coast Academy Of Performing Arts
Starcast Performing Arts Schools Salisbury
Steppin’ Out Academy of Performance
Studio One Dorset’s Centre for Performing Arts
Studio Theatre
Swish of the Curtain Theatre School
The Artori Academy
The Bournemouth Youth Theatre
The Dorset School of Acting
The Performing Arts Theatre Academy
Treehouse Theatre
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Hammond Academy of Performing Arts
(23)
Confidence
Tap
First Dance
“A wonderful place to learn to dance for all ages and abilities. Lessons are fun and Suzanne is a wonderful teacher. I take adult tap classes and it's my favourite hour of the week! Great for fitness and a chance to meet some great people. Would highl...”
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Poole Academy of Dance Ltd
(4)
“My daughter loves this place and call it second home❤️❤️❤️”
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The Bournemouth Youth Theatre
(2)
“Fantastic organisation and great people”
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Treehouse Theatre
“Play a part in History! Interactive theatre and drama for the history curriculum, Story telling, pantomime, festival fun and more...”
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Pure Drama
(2)
“Great drama school”
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Artisan Theatre School
“Bursledon Village HallLong Lane,Bursledon,SouthamptonSO31 8BZArtisan Theatre School, Registered number 2295624. Registered Office: Somerset House, 6070 Birmingham Business Park, B37 7BF.”
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Lighthouse
(49)
Queue
Panto
Toilets
“Attended 29/05/24
Excellent service from beginning to end,
Security visable and discreet, bar staff brilliant and friendly, venue clean and welcoming,
Of course the show was 110% Dexys
Highly recommended”
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Swish of the Curtain Theatre School
(42)
Skills
Children
Singing
“Our daughter has really thrived at Swish and it's great outlet for the all the built up energy she has .
Zara has just completed her first theatre show and she was supported all the way to deal with any stage nerves and thoroughly enjoyed herself...”
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Shining Lights Performing Arts Academy
(15)
Party
Jazz
Confidence
“The most amazing dance company I have found since I moved to lymington.Nick and jazz are so welcoming and make you and your children fit right in.My three daughters are so happy being hear.”
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The Performing Arts Theatre Academy
(17)
Classes
Kids
Dance
“Excellent local ballet and theatre school. They have a really wide range of classes available and teachers are very dedicated. Now located in purpose-built, modern facilities. Highly recommend supporting this locally-run business.”
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Biglittle Theatre School
(9)
“I joined BigLittle in 2021, first just for singing lessons, and then after building confidence went on to join PDP, and then the Foundation Plus course. Without a doubt FP has been the leg up I needed for drama school auditions. I went into the proce...”
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Studio One Dorset's Centre For Performing Arts
(9)
“As an older student who began learning ballet for the first time at a silver swans class, I can recommend this great dance school .Lovely patient teachers. A great atmosphere where you are encouraged to reach your goals.”
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The Dorset School of Acting
(7)
Confidence
“My daughter has attended DSA for over 6 years. She absolutely loves it! The teachers are amazing and are all about the children - bringing out their confidence, building their skills and making sure that they have fun. My daughter has moved up throug...”
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Dorset Drama Academy
“Specialist Drama training for young people under 21. Film and stage acting classes, toddler classes, LAMDA exams, annual productions, festivals, masterclasses & holiday workshops. Teacher Training Hub. Canford Heath.”
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South Coast Academy Of Performing Arts
(2)
Drama
“My granddaughter goes she started last week and she said she feels very welcome and she has learnt the song and all ready not using lyrics she said jo is a wonderful drama, singing and dance teacher thank you to all the amazing staff who have stared ...”
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Steppin' Out Academy of Performance
(11)
Family
Shows
Performing Arts
“This is an amazing Dance school. I have been a part of this school for nearly 10 years now with my daughter who started at the age of 4, she is now 14. Angela Taylor the principle of the school is an amazing teacher and cares very deeply about each...”
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Milton Musical Society
“The collaborators on CHESS are giants of rock music and rock musicals, & here they have created a complex rock opera that has played to full houses and standing ovations around the world. In this musical, the ancient game becomes a metaphor for roman...”
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The Artori Academy
“We have seasonal guest lecturersfrom the Performing Arts and Event Industry - from concert halls to the West End -to deliver a workshop on their corner of the Performing Arts world. This will vary from Acting to Scenic Artistry, Singing to Sound Engi...”
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Mayflower Theatre
(47)
Leg
Circle
Queue
“Pretty woman was a fantastic show everything was amazing the dancing and singing lots of laughter the cast were all wonderful very very enjoyable
Highly recommend it if I could give it 10 out of 10 I would”
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Big Mouth Theatre
(37)
Coaches
Team
Production
“My daughter joined Big mouth in October 2021 after finding she enjoyed drama at school. She has suffered with anxiety for a while and was so nervous to begin with. I am in absolute shock in the change in her confidence in the short time, it's truly a...”
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Studio Theatre
(42)
Shows
Atmosphere
Auditorium
“My first visit, was gifted a ticket. Hilarious play, lots of set changes, comfortable seat in a small auditorium. As an amateur set up, there a lots of enthusiastic helpers. Just loved the whole atmosphere & camaraderie. Will definitely attend ag...”
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Prop Box Youth Theatre
(12)
Family
Team
Confidence
“my daughter had a wonderful time at the summer school this July. she had fun, made friends and enjoyed performing the show at the end of the week. highly recommend:)”
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Starcast Performing Arts Schools Salisbury
(6)
“All 3 of my children have attended Starcast over the last 6 or so years. They are all very different with different strengths and passions and there has been a fit for all 3 (including my teenage son). I now have just one left at Starcast and she i...”
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Shine Performing Arts Drama Academy & Actors Agency
(4)
“Friendly and supportive drama school for all from the most confident to those needing to build their confidence. Lots of opportunities to take part in different filming projects.”
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