Month: October 2025

5 Star reviews for Jigsaw High Barnet!

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We are absolutely thrilled with how wonderfully our very first term at Jigsaw Performing Arts High Barnet has gone.

From day one, our young performers have brought incredible energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to every class, and it has been a joy to watch them grow in confidence week after week. What has made this first term even more special is the amazing feedback we have received from parents and students alike.

We are delighted to share that Jigsaw High Barnet is now receiving multiple 5-star reviews on Trustist, and we could not be prouder. Here is just a snippet of what our wonderful parents have said about our classes:

 “My child has absolutely loved every moment at Jigsaw High Barnet, the classes are full of energy, fun and creativity.”

 “The teachers are so welcoming and engaging. My daughter’s confidence has grown so much in just one term.”

 “A fantastic performing arts school, professional, friendly and full of joy. Highly recommend Jigsaw.”

 “Five stars! My son counts down the days until his next session.”

Each review reminds us why we do what we do, to help every child discover their voice, build confidence, and express themselves through drama, singing, and dance in a fun, supportive environment.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our amazing families for their support during our first term. We cannot wait to keep building on this momentum in Spring Term and welcome even more young performers into the Jigsaw family.

If you are based in or near High Barnet and looking for a performing arts class for children aged 3 to 18, we would love for you to come and join us.

Trustist page: CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS HERE!

Jigsaw High Barnet launches at Queen Elizabeth Girl’s School

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We are delighted to announce the launch of Jigsaw Performing Arts High Barnet, now running every Sunday morning at Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School. Our first sessions were filled with energy, creativity and confidence as students enjoyed a fantastic morning of singing, dancing and acting.

The school is proudly managed by Megan, an experienced Jigsaw manager who already runs two Jigsaw schools. High Barnet marks Megan’s third Jigsaw Performing Arts School, and she was thrilled to welcome new families on opening day. Megan had so much fun meeting students and parents, and it was wonderful to see how quickly everyone settled in. The enthusiasm and excitement in the classes made it clear that this is going to be a brilliant term ahead.

At Jigsaw Performing Arts High Barnet, children aged 3–18 years enjoy professional training in drama, singing and dance in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment. Each week, students develop key performance skills, grow in confidence and creativity, and make new friends. Whether your child dreams of performing on stage or simply wants to try something new, Jigsaw offers a nurturing space for every young performer to shine.

We’re proud to be based at Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School, right in the heart of High Barnet. With its bright, spacious facilities and community atmosphere, it’s the perfect home for our newest Jigsaw school.

Bookings are now open for our Spring Term starting January 2026, so now is the perfect time to come and join the fun. New students are always welcome, and families can take advantage of our two-week trial to experience the Jigsaw spirit first-hand.

To book your place or find out more, WhatsApp us on 0208 108 0374.

Join Jigsaw Performing Arts High Barnet and discover where every child takes centre stage through drama, singing and dance!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TWO-WEEK TRIAL!

A Jigsaw Journey

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At Jigsaw Balham, we’re lucky to see countless children grow in confidence and joy every single week but every so often, a story comes along that perfectly captures what Jigsaw is all about.

One of our wonderful Jigsaw parents recently shared her experience with us.

“It’s been a proper transformation from a very shy girl who used to curl up on stage, to now wanting nothing else but drama!”

Her eldest daughter joined Jigsaw Balham five years ago. A quiet, thoughtful little pudding who was still finding her feet. Over time, through weekly classes filled with movement, and imagination, something began to change. She began to take risks, to smile bigger, to perform louder and eventually, she discovered that performing wasn’t scary at all… it was her favourite thing in the world! 

Now, she’s a confident young performer who loves drama and can’t wait for her next class.

And the story doesn’t end there. Her younger brother has joined Jigsaw too! While his personality is completely different, his mum says he’s thriving in his own way:

“He just skips in and loves it. I’m hoping for him that over the years he’ll become a bit more of a risk taker and not shy away from speaking to people.”

For us, that’s the heart of Jigsaw… giving every child a space to be themselves, to explore, to grow and to find their place to belong.

Each week, we see children take small but powerful steps forward. Saying their first line, dancing in front of an audience, or simply joining in with a smile. These are the moments that build confidence for life.

If you’d like to see your child grow in confidence and creativity, come and join us at Jigsaw Balham & Streatham. Our classes run on Saturday and Sunday mornings for ages 3-18, and we’d love to welcome you into our Jigsaw family.

Book a two-week trial today.

Spotlight on Maddie! – Performing Arts Teacher!

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How did you first get into performing arts?

I first got into performing arts when I was very young! I think I was only 3 or 4! My mun decided to put me into ballet as I was always dancing around the house!

 

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Jigsaw?

The thing I enjoy the most about teaching at jigsaw is all the children’s crazy energy! Every week is always so much fun! I also love watching them all grow in confidence, their progress is so lovely to see! 

 

What do you enjoy outside of Jigsaw??

I really enjoy going to the gym! I also like to go to different dance classes and exploring new places with my friends! 

 

What’s your favourite show you’ve been in, and what would your dream role be?

My favourite show was definitely the Christmas extravaganza we used to do at college every year! Everyone use to look forward to it! My dream role would be to be in the ensemble for ‘MJ the musical’ or ‘We will rock you!’ as those are my favourite musicals!!! 

 

Spotlight on Freya! – Dance Teacher!

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How did you first get into performing arts?

I started performing arts when I was only 2. I was always dancing around so I started doing ballet, tap and modern and danced my whole life until going to musical theatre college! There, I then started singing and acting, which I also love as well now!

 

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Jigsaw?

I just love the progress the children make! Their growth in confidence is so nice to see!! And I love seeing them smile every week!!

 

What do you enjoy outside of Jigsaw??

Outside of jigsaw, I enjoy taking dance classes and spending lots of time with my friends and family! I also love spending time with animals, especially my hamster who is called Penny!

 

What’s your favourite show you’ve been in, and what would your dream role be?

My favourite show I’ve ever been in was ‘Into the Woods’ which is a show I did when I was in my second year of Uni! I had so much fun! And my dream role would be to be a dancer in ‘Everyone’s talking about Jamie’ as that’s my favorite musical!

 

Spotlight on Phoebe! – Performing Arts Assistant!

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How did you first get into performing arts?

I first got into performing arts when I was very little! My older siblings all went to a local theatre school and I saw they enjoyed it so I wanted to join too! I was singning and dancing around when I was a baby!

 

What do you enjoy most about assisting at Jigsaw?

I absolutely love seeing how much fun all the children are having! I love seeing their cheeky smiles every single week! The whole weekend brings me so much joy

 

What do you enjoy outside of Jigsaw?

I absolutely love going on walks with my dog! His name is Sydney and he’s a greyhound so he’s so fast!! I also love going out on days out with my friends and family!

 

What’s your favourite show you’ve been in, and what would your dream role be?

My favourite show I’ve ever been in was definitely ‘The Wizard of Oz’! I did this with Watford Boys Grammar School! I played the Wicked Witch of the West, it was such a good role to play! My dream role is Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’. 

 

Spotlight on Phoebe! – Performing Arts Assistant!

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How did you first get into performing arts?

I started singing and dancing when I was very young! I loved it so much I went to the theatre school my older siblings were at! And have loved it since then! I just love the thrill of perfoming!

 

What do you enjoy most about assisting at Jigsaw?

I just love singing and dancing with the children! It’s so nice to see how much they love it! I also love just being silly with them and hearing their giggles! 

 

What do you enjoy outside of Jigsaw??

I really enjoy going on walks with my dog! I also love going out with my friends to new places and going to theme parks! My favourite is a big theme park in germany called Europa Park, me and my family go there every year! I’m a reel thrill seeker!!! 

 

What’s your favourite musical and what would your dream role be?

My favourite musical is ‘Into the Woods’ , I just love the story and the characters, I’ve listened to it so much I know the 15 mins prologue off by heart! One of my dream roles is definitely Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’ , I just love her!! 

 

Dance classes for kids in Brockley, and much more!

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Dance classes are a part of our 3 subject syllabus here at Jigsaw Brockley. We offer dance, singing and drama classes to children aged 3-18 on Saturday Mornings at Hatcham College, Pepys road site, SE14 5SF!

 

Children aged 3-4 and 5-6 attend a 90 minute session split into equal parts of dance, drama and singing classes. With a short break in between!

 

Teenagers and children aged 7+ enjoy a 3 hour session which rotates between the three subjects of drama, singing and dance, with a short break in the middle of the morning. 

 

All dance classes, drama classes and singing classes are taught by fully trained professionals that are also involved in the performing arts or creative industry.

 

Dance classes are a brilliant way to improve fitness and mental health in young people. 

 

Drama classes give children a sense of belonging and help improve speech and communication skills.

 

Singing classes improve confidence, create a community and improve skills with vocal volume and diction.

 

Jigsaw Brockley offer a two-week trial to new students so that your child can meet the team, their classmates and get used to the structure of our classes. If you decide that Jigsaw is you place to belong after the trial, you will be offered first choice to continue for the rest of the term. The two-week trial secures your place for the rest of the term!

 

Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Street, Hip Hop, Funky Disco and more genres are explored during the Dance classes at Jigsaw Brockley. Depending on the theme of the end of term performance, our students learn lots of new skills in dance every term!

 

Musical theatre and pop seem to be the favourite choices to dive into in the singing classroom. And our fantastic team of teachers write our Jigsaw Shows! 

 

To make sure every child receives a fantastic level of focus and attention, there is a maximum of 16 students in the Little Ones classes and 20 in the Main School.

 

There are no ‘main characters’ in a Jigsaw show! The scripts are written to suit the children’s individual needs and everyone gets their moment on stage.

 

If this sounds like something you would be up for exploring, head to our website to book a two-week trial!

Bookings for our Spring Term (January – March 2026) are now live on our website and available to book here -> https://www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk/franchise/brockley/classes