Month: March 2026

Welcome to team Jigsaw Harpenden!

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At Jigsaw Harpenden our team is the heart of everything we do. Full of energy, creativity, and care, they bring every class to life with passion and professionalism.

Leading the way are our school managers Katie and Alexis. With years of experience between them, they make Jigsaw Arts a ‘Place to belong’ for all our wonderful students.

Our incredible teaching team are all professionally trained, DBS checked, and between them have a wealth of Performing Arts experience.  Most importantly, they’re here to help every student grow in confidence, creativity, and talent, while having lots of fun along the way!

Meet our Team

ALEXIS: Our incredible Manager. She is the smiley face that warmly welcomes you to our school each week. Alexis makes sure our school runs like a well oiled machine with fun, safety and high quality Jigsaw classes at the heart of it all! Alexis is also a Jigsaw mum to Teddy who is in our 7-18’s sessions!

GEMMA: Gemma teaches our gorgeous Jigsaw Jumpers clases for 12 months – 3 year olds and she teaches both singing and drama to our 7-18 year olds. What a talent! Gemma trained at the prestigious Mountview Theatre Arts in London and has performed as a lead vocalist on Silver Sea Cruises. 

LILY: Lily teaches our super cute 3-4 year olds Performing Arts! She loves inspiring our little ones. A fun fact about Lily is that she is exceptional at ice skating – you should see how fast she can spin on the ice!

MADDIE: Maddie is our Harry Potter obsessed 5-6’s teacher! Our students absolutely adore the fun she brings to Jigsaw each week whilst getting the very best out of each child. Maddie is an amazing commercial dancer – she trained at “Dancebox studios’!

ELLA: Ella assists with Jigsaw Jumpers and is our wonderful Main School (7-18’s) dance and drama teacher. Ella trained at ‘WIlkes Academy’. Ella loves to watch live theatre shows and concerts. She enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge for musical theatre with the next generation of talent here at Jigsaw!

GRAINNE: Grainne assists our 3-4’s classes with Lily and is also our superstar cover teacher! Grainne was born in Ireland, trained in Dublin in ‘acting and appeared in “Call the Midwife”! Our Manager Alexis also starred in this TV show too!

ALEX: Alex is our Performing Arts assistant – she gets stuck in each week encouraging our students and making sure our little ones have a helping hand in their sessions. Alex is in sixth form at KWS and enjoys all aspects of the Performing Arts!

KATIE: Katie is our school owner and mum to Luther (5), Daphne (4) and Lyra (18 months) and all three attend Jigsaw Harpenden every Sunday. They absolutely love their sessions and Katie finds so much joy in seeing her children grow in confidence from term to term with their amazing teachers Lily, Maddie and Gemma! 

We love seeing our students thrive at Jigsaw and we look forward to welcoming you if you’d like to trial Jigsaw and give it all a go! CLICK HERE to check our trial availability for Summer 2026!

Summer Term Bookings Are Now OPEN at Jigsaw Potters Bar!

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We are so excited to announce that Summer Term bookings are now officially OPEN at Jigsaw Potters Bar!

The sunshine is (hopefully!) on its way, and there’s no better time for your child to step into the spotlight, build confidence, and have an unforgettable term packed with creativity, energy and fun.

What to Expect This Summer…

At Jigsaw, our Summer Term is bursting with:

  • High-energy drama lessons
  • Exciting singing sessions
  • Dynamic dance routines
  • Confidence building activities
  • Performance skills development
  • External performance opportunities

Whether your child is full of energy and loves to perform, or a little shy and looking to grow in confidence, our supportive and nurturing environment helps every student shine in their own way.

Why Join Jigsaw?

At all of our schools, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, inclusive space where children aged 3–18 can express themselves, make new friends and develop skills that last a lifetime. Our experienced, passionate teachers ensure every session is filled with encouragement, laughter and creativity. We focus not only on performance skills, but also on teamwork, resilience and self-belief.

Spaces fill quickly, so we encourage families to secure their place as soon as possible.

Book now and come and join the fun at Jigsaw Potters Bar!

We can’t wait to welcome both new and returning students for another brilliant term of performing arts magic, to book your two week trial BOOK HERE!

Supporting our stars from Jigsaw Youth Theatre Barnet in 9 to 5!

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This Friday, Megan and Yas from Jigsaw Barnet will be heading along to support two of our wonderful JYT members, Jessica and Evelyn, as they take to the stage in their school production of 9 to 5 and we couldn’t be more excited.

Jessica and Evelyn have been working so hard in rehearsals, and we know they are going to absolutely smash it. Performing in 9 to 5 is no small feat, it’s full of big musical numbers, strong characters and plenty of energy!

As JYT members at Jigsaw Barnet, they consistently show dedication, confidence and a real love for performing. It’s always so special to see our students take the skills they develop with us and bring them to life on stage in their school productions.

At Jigsaw, our support doesn’t stop at the studio door. Megan and Yas are so looking forward to being in the audience on Friday, cheering them on and celebrating all their hard work.

Moments like this are what our Jigsaw community is all about . Encouragement, pride and showing up for one another. There’s nothing we love more at Jigsaw than seeing our students shine. We are so proud of these girls for their dedication and commitment in everything they do.

Jessica and Evelyn, we will be there clapping loudly and proudly. Break a leg! We can’t wait to see you shine!

Stars of Tomorrow Bushey Stars!

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We are so proud of our incredible Jigsaw students from Jigsaw Hendon, Jigsaw Watford and Jigsaw Bushey who performed at “Stars of Tomorrow” at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre this February 2026!

Stars of Tomorrow

Taking place over two consecutive evenings, this vibrant production celebrates the next generation of performers and will include solo singers, musical theatre and drama groups, street and hip hop dancers, ballet dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, Irish dancers, a ballroom and Latin section, and a variety of tap, modern and jazz from the best local dance and drama schools. With astounding young talent, dazzling lights, dramatic music, and stunning video effects, this is truly a night not to be missed!

Jigsaw Arts

We invited Group 2, Group 3 and Youth Theatre students from our Jigsaw schools to take part in this epic opportunity! Our school manager Kim and our dance teachers Bex and Freya chose an ensemble piece called “MORE” from ‘Ghost’ which is one of our favourite musicals! This piece went down a treat with our Jigsaw Hendon student Lola opening the number with a moving solo called ‘With you’ (Also from GHOST) and our students then launching into their dance routine with clipboards and an excited ‘New York’ themed backdrop! We had a wonderful experience rehearsing our number for the weeks leading up to the show and then on the show day we had just 15 minutes on stage to block our number and run it just once with our costumes and the fancy lights! It was great to give our students a feel for this professional environment and to also experience what it’s like to be back stage waiting to go on and perform! We got to watch the first half of the show and then in the second act it was time for Jigsaw to shine and they BLEW US AWAY!

Proud

Our manager Kim was ECSTATIC with their performance: “OH MY GOODNESS I am so unbelievably proud of our students who took part in the “Stars of Tomorrow” performance. I am in awe of their dedication, motiovation and energy. So proud – they were insane! You really shone like the brighest stars and should be so proud. Well done guys”

It was also lovely to hear from our Jigsaw parents too:
“We were all so very proud of how amazing they all were on stage and I just was so impressed! She came out so happy and bouncing with excitement!”

Same again next year! Want to be part of something like this? We have a sessions on Saturday afternoons at “St Mary’s and St John’s CE School” in Hendon. Whatsapp us on 020 3553 1082 to chat or drop us an email at hendon@jigsaw-arts.co.uk 

You can also see what we get up to on INSTAGRAM!

Jigsaw Hendon Stars of Tomorrow!

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We are so proud of our incredible Jigsaw students from Jigsaw Hendon, Jigsaw Watford and Jigsaw Bushey who performed at “Stars of Tomorrow” at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre this February 2026!

Stars of Tomorrow

Taking place over two consecutive evenings, this vibrant production celebrates the next generation of performers and will include solo singers, musical theatre and drama groups, street and hip hop dancers, ballet dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, Irish dancers, a ballroom and Latin section, and a variety of tap, modern and jazz from the best local dance and drama schools. With astounding young talent, dazzling lights, dramatic music, and stunning video effects, this is truly a night not to be missed!

Jigsaw Arts

We invited Group 2, Group 3 and Youth Theatre students from our Jigsaw schools to take part in this epic opportunity! Our school manager Kim and our dance teachers Bex and Freya chose an ensemble piece called “MORE” from ‘Ghost’ which is one of our favourite musicals! This piece went down a treat with our Jigsaw Hendon student Lola opening the number with a moving solo called ‘With you’ (Also from GHOST) and our students then launching into their dance routine with clipboards and an excited ‘New York’ themed backdrop! We had a wonderful experience rehearsing our number for the weeks leading up to the show and then on the show day we had just 15 minutes on stage to block our number and run it just once with our costumes and the fancy lights! It was great to give our students a feel for this professional environment and to also experience what it’s like to be back stage waiting to go on and perform! We got to watch the first half of the show and then in the second act it was time for Jigsaw to shine and they BLEW US AWAY!

Proud

Our manager Kim was ECSTATIC with their performance: “OH MY GOODNESS I am so unbelievably proud of our students who took part in the “Stars of Tomorrow” performance. I am in awe of their dedication, motiovation and energy. So proud – they were insane! You really shone like the brighest stars and should be so proud. Well done guys”

It was also lovely to hear from our Jigsaw parents too:
“We were all so very proud of how amazing they all were on stage and I just was so impressed! She came out so happy and bouncing with excitement!”

Same again next year! Want to be part of something like this? We have a sessions on Saturday afternoons at “St Mary’s and St John’s CE School” in Hendon. Whatsapp us on 020 3553 1082 to chat or drop us an email at hendon@jigsaw-arts.co.uk 

You can also see what we get up to on INSTAGRAM!

Jigsaw Arts Stars of Tomorrow 2026!

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We are so proud of our incredible Jigsaw students from Jigsaw Hendon, Jigsaw Watford and Jigsaw Bushey who performed at “Stars of Tomorrow” at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre this February 2026!

Stars of Tomorrow

Taking place over two consecutive evenings, this vibrant production celebrates the next generation of performers and will include solo singers, musical theatre and drama groups, street and hip hop dancers, ballet dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, Irish dancers, a ballroom and Latin section, and a variety of tap, modern and jazz from the best local dance and drama schools. With astounding young talent, dazzling lights, dramatic music, and stunning video effects, this is truly a night not to be missed!

Jigsaw Arts

We invited Group 2, Group 3 and Youth Theatre students from our Jigsaw schools to take part in this epic opportunity! Our school manager Kim and our dance teachers Bex and Freya chose an ensemble piece called “MORE” from ‘Ghost’ which is one of our favourite musicals! This piece went down a treat with our Jigsaw Hendon student Lola opening the number with a moving solo called ‘With you’ (Also from GHOST) and our students then launching into their dance routine with clipboards and an excited ‘New York’ themed backdrop! We had a wonderful experience rehearsing our number for the weeks leading up to the show and then on the show day we had just 15 minutes on stage to block our number and run it just once with our costumes and the fancy lights! It was great to give our students a feel for this professional environment and to also experience what it’s like to be back stage waiting to go on and perform! We got to watch the first half of the show and then in the second act it was time for Jigsaw to shine and they BLEW US AWAY!

Proud

Our manager Kim was ECSTATIC with their performance: “OH MY GOODNESS I am so unbelievably proud of our students who took part in the “Stars of Tomorrow” performance. I am in awe of their dedication, motiovation and energy. So proud – they were insane! You really shone like the brighest stars and should be so proud. Well done guys”

It was also lovely to hear from our Jigsaw parents too:
“We were all so very proud of how amazing they all were on stage and I just was so impressed! She came out so happy and bouncing with excitement!”

Same again next year! Want to be part of something like this? We have a sessions on Saturday mornings at “Watford Grammar School for Girls”, Saturday afternoons at “Watford Grammar School for Boys’” and Sunday mornings at “The Grange Academy”. Whatsapp us on 020 3553 1082 to chat or drop us an email at watford@jigsaw-arts.co.uk 

You can also see what we get up to on INSTAGRAM!

Spring into Confidence with Jigsaw

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Spring is a time when everything begins to grow again. The days feel brighter, the weather gets warmer, and flowers begin to bloom. There’s colour everywhere, and the world feels full of fresh energy and new beginnings.

At Jigsaw, we see that same kind of growth in our children!

All sorts of children with different personalities come to Jigsaw. Some are loud and confident, others are quiet and shy. But over time, you start to notice a change. They stand a little taller. They speak a little louder. They smile a little more. Just like flowers in spring, they slowly begin to blossom.

Through singing, dancing and drama, they learn more than just routines and lines. They learn to believe in themselves. They learn how to support one another as a team. They learn that it’s okay not to be perfect. Every class is filled with movement, music and imagination. Every teacher and student brings laughter, light and creativity each week!

Let your child bloom at Jigsaw!

Join us at Jigsaw next term!

We offer fun performing arts classes for 3–18 year olds, with singing, dance and drama all in one session. The new term starts on Sunday 4th May.

 

Sunday mornings – Katherine Warington School

JOIN HERE – https://www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk/franchise/harpenden/classes

 

Spring into Confidence with Jigsaw

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Spring is a time when everything starts to grow again. The days get longer, the weather feels warmer, and flowers begin to bloom. There’s colour everywhere, and the world feels full of fresh energy and new beginnings.

At Jigsaw, we see that same kind of development in our students!

All sorts of children with different personalities come to Jigsaw. Some are loud and confident, others are quiet and shy. But over time, you begin to see a change. They stand a little taller. They speak a little louder. They smile a little more. Just like flowers in spring, they slowly begin to bloom.

Through singing, dancing and drama, they learn more than just routines and lines. They learn to believe in themselves. They learn how to work together as a team. They learn that it’s okay not to be perfect. Every class is full of movement, music and imagination. Every teacher and student brings laughter, light and creativity to each session!

Let your child bloom at Jigsaw!

 

Join us at Jigsaw next term!

We offer exciting performing arts classes for 3–18 year olds, with singing, dance and drama all in one session. The new term begins on Saturday 3rd May.

Saturday afternoons- St Mary’s and St John’s School

JOIN HERE – https://www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk/franchise/hendon/classes

 

Jigsaw Student Stars in the UK Tour of Miss Saigon

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Miss Saigon is a show packed with powerful songs and energetic dance routines! The story is set during the Vietnam War and follows a young girl called Kim and an American soldier named Chris and their love story! The show started its big UK tour in October 2025, opening at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. Since then, it has been to lots of different theatres across the UK, including the Playhouse Theatre in Edinburgh, the Palace Theatre in Manchester, The Alexandra in Birmingham, the Grand Theatre in Leeds and the New Theatre in Oxford over Christmas and New Year. This has given audiences all over the country a chance to see this amazing show live on stage! 

This is such a huge achievement for Robyn, especially at such a young age! Being part of a large touring production takes confidence, focus and lots of hard work and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Her journey shows what can happen when young performers are given the chance to build their skills, believe in themselves and follow their dreams!Well done, Robyn — we can’t wait to see what you do next!

LINK TO BUY TICKETS- https://miss-saigon.com/uktour/

Join us at Jigsaw for our Summer Term!

We offer fun performing arts classes for 3–18 year olds, with singing, dance and drama all in one session. The new term starts on the weekend of 3rd & 4th May.

Saturday mornings – Watford Grammar School for Girls
Saturday afternoons – Watford Grammar School for Boys
Sunday mornings – The Grange Academy

JOIN HERE – https://www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk/franchise/watford/classes

 

Spring into Confidence with Jigsaw

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Spring is a time when everything starts to grow again. The days get brighter, the weather feels warmer, and flowers begin to bloom. There’s colour everywhere, and the world feels full of fresh energy and new beginnings.

At Jigsaw, we see that same kind of growth in our students!

All sorts of children with different personalities come to Jigsaw. Some are loud and confident, others are quiet and shy. But over time, you start to see a change. They stand a little taller. They speak a little louder. They smile a little more. Just like flowers in spring, they slowly begin to bloom.

Through singing, dancing and drama, they learn more than just routines and lines. They learn to believe in themselves. They learn how to work as a team. They learn that it’s okay  not to be perfect. Every class is full of movement, music and imagination. Every teacher and student brings laughter, light and creativity each session!

Let your child bloom at Jigsaw!

Join us at Jigsaw next term!

We offer fun performing arts classes for 3–18 year olds, with singing, dance and drama all in one session. The new term starts on the weekend of 3rd & 4th May.

Saturday mornings – Watford Grammar School for Girls
Saturday afternoons – Watford Grammar School for Boys
Sunday mornings – The Grange Academy

JOIN HERE – https://www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk/franchise/bushey/classes