Category: Theatre Trips

Jigsaw Youth Theatre Barnet Home Performance – Saturday 14th March

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Saturday 14th March was a special day for our Jigsaw Youth Theatre students in Barnet as they performed their play Ride or Die in front of an audience for the very first time.

 

After weeks of rehearsals, character work and script practice, the group finally had the chance to share their hard work with family and friends. Performing in front of an audience for the first time can feel like a big step, but the students rose to the occasion brilliantly and delivered a performance full of confidence, humour and personality.

 

A brilliant showcase of character and storytelling

 

This term’s piece was a play, giving our students the opportunity to really focus on developing their characters and bringing the story to life through acting.

From the moment the performance began, the students fully committed to their roles. Each character felt clear and believable, and it was wonderful to see how much thought the group had put into their performances.

There were plenty of funny moments throughout the play, which had the audience laughing along and enjoying the story. The students showed great timing, strong character choices and excellent teamwork on stage.

 

It was clear that they had really enjoyed exploring their roles and working together to build the performance.

Despite the natural nerves that can come with performing, the group handled the experience brilliantly. They supported each other, stayed focused and brought lots of energy to the stage.

Moments like this are such an important part of the Jigsaw journey. While the final performance is always exciting, the real achievement is seeing students grow in confidence and feel proud of what they have created together.

 

A fantastic evening for Jigsaw Youth Theatre Barnet

 

The performance was a huge success and a wonderful way for students to share their work with family and friends.

The audience thoroughly enjoyed the show, and it was lovely to see how proud everyone was of the students and their achievements.

A big well done to all of our Jigsaw Youth Theatre Barnet performers for their hard work, commitment and fantastic performances. They brought humour, creativity and confidence to the stage and should all feel incredibly proud.

JYT will be entering into the National Theatre Connections competition on Saturday 28th March at The Swan Theatre in High Wycombe. We cannot wait to see them perform Ride or Die again and we wish them the best of luck!

 

 

Jigsaw Barnet Students Shine in 9 to 5 at East Barnet School

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It’s always a proud moment when Jigsaw students take their performing arts skills beyond the classroom and onto bigger stages. Recently, Manager Megan and Youth Theatre Director Yas had the pleasure of attending a production of 9 to 5 at East Barnet School — and they were thrilled to see two familiar faces lighting up the stage.

Two Jigsaw Barnet students, Jessica and Evelyn, were performing in the show, and the team were absolutely blown away by their talent and confidence. Jessica took on one of the lead roles and delivered an incredible performance that truly shone. From the moment the curtain rose, both students displayed fantastic stage presence, energy and professionalism.

Seeing our students perform in productions like this is always incredibly special. It’s a wonderful reminder of how the confidence, creativity and performance skills developed during their time at Jigsaw can open doors to exciting opportunities beyond our classes.

What made the evening even more meaningful was knowing that both Jessica and Evelyn have grown up as part of the Jigsaw family.

Manager Megan said:

“Jessica and Evelyn have both grown up at Jigsaw, so it was incredibly special to see them performing in such a brilliant production. Watching them on stage with so much confidence and presence made us so proud, it’s amazing to see how far they’ve come.”

The whole Jigsaw Barnet team is incredibly proud of them both. Their hard work, dedication and passion for performing arts truly shone through.

A huge well done to Jessica and Evelyn, we can’t wait to see what you do next!

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!

Supporting our Star from Jigsaw High Barnet!

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From the moment she stepped on stage, Habibah performed with confidence, focus and joy. Watching her apply everything she’s developed in her Jigsaw classes, character work, stage presence, vocal projection and performance discipline, was incredibly inspiring.

At Jigsaw High Barnet, we are passionate about nurturing confident, resilient young performers, and Habibah was a shining example of that ethos in action. Taking part in a full-scale musical production is no small achievement. It takes bravery to audition, commitment to rehearse and determination to perform, and she demonstrated all of it.

What made the evening even more special was that all of our High Barnet staff were there to support her. We wouldn’t have missed it for the world! There is something so powerful about showing up for our students beyond the classroom, and the smiles from families in the audience when they spotted us in the crowd were just lovely. It truly felt like a community moment.

Families often see the weekly classes, the rehearsals, the growth over time, but nights like this show the magic that happens when that hard work meets a big stage and bright lights.

We are so proud of Habibah for representing Jigsaw High Barnet with such professionalism and heart.

Here’s to many more auditions, many more bows, and many more moments where we get to sit in the audience and beam with pride.

Supporting our stars from Jigsaw Potters Bar!

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We were beyond proud to see Bella, Hattie, Alex and Henry lighting up the stage in this brilliantly kooky, high-energy musical. From the moment the curtain opened, they performed with confidence, commitment and true stage presence, everything we nurture each week in class at Jigsaw.

At Jigsaw, we talk a lot about building resilience, bravery and performance discipline, and this production was such a powerful example of that in action. Auditioning takes courage. Rehearsing takes dedication. Performing takes belief. And our students demonstrated all three in abundance.

A very special shout out has to go to Group 3 student, Henry, who played Uncle Fester. What a performance! From perfectly timed comedic pauses to those wonderfully quirky character choices, he had the audience in stitches. His physical comedy, vocal characterisation and connection with the audience were spot on, he truly embraced the eccentric charm of Fester and made the role completely his own. We could hear the laughter ripple through the auditorium time and time again!

Bella, Hattie and Alex were equally fantastic, committed, expressive and completely immersed in the world of the show. Watching them perform outside of their weekly classes, in a full-scale theatre production, was such a proud teacher moment.

Some of our Jigsaw Potters Bar team were there cheering them on (quietly, of course… theatre etiquette and all that!), and we were absolutely blown away. Seeing our students thrive in a professional-style theatre environment reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

Whether it’s a lead role, a featured moment, or standing confidently as part of an ensemble, every achievement matters. Every step onto a stage builds something powerful.

We are so incredibly proud of Bella, Hattie, Alex and Henry for representing Jigsaw Potters Bar so beautifully.

Here’s to more auditions, more stage lights, more applause… and many more proud teacher moments to come.

A Fantastic Start for Our New Jigsaw Arts Youth Theatre in Mitcham & Morden!

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We’re also excited to be launching a brilliant new scheme designed especially for our eldest students, giving them even more opportunities to develop their skills, grow in confidence, and take on new creative challenges.

There are lots of exciting plans already in the works. We’re currently finalising the details for a West End theatre trip after Easter, and we’ll also be heading to see Legally Blonde at the New Wimbledon Theatre in October — a fantastic chance for our students to be inspired by live professional performance.

On top of that, there will be new performance opportunities coming up for the group, giving everyone the chance to showcase their hard work and talent.

While this may be a brand-new class, collectively this group has been attending Jigsaw for over 85 years! They are bringing all of that experience, dedication and passion into the sessions, helping to create a wonderfully supportive and ambitious environment.

A very special shout out goes to Emily and Laine, who were with us at Jigsaw Mitcham when we first opened our doors over ten years ago — and they were only in the 5–6s at the time! It’s amazing to see them now as part of our Youth Theatre, continuing their journey with Jigsaw.

We can’t wait to see what the rest of the term brings for this fantastic group. Watch this space — there’s so much more to come!

From Sutton To Sherwood: Jigsaw Sutton Joins Robin Hood At New Wimbledon Theatre

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Last weekend our Jigsaw Sutton students joined with students from our Jigsaw Wimbledon, Mitcham & Morden for an end of term trip to the New Wimbledon Theatre to see Robin Hood.
It was a brilliant chance for our young performers to experience live theatre together
👉 You can read the full write up and see photos from all three schools 

 

Jigsaw Mitcham Takes An Adventure To New Wimbledon Theatre’s Panto

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Our Jigsaw Mitcham students joined up with two other local branches for an unforgetable evening at the theatre! Robin Hood was a fantastic show and a great opportunity for our young performers to experience live theatre all togehter! And we are all feeling VERY Christmassy now! 
 
👉 You can read the full write up and see photos from all three schools here!

Robin Hood at New Wimbledon Theatre!

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Last week over 40 students from Jigsaw Wimbledon, Sutton, Mitcham & Morden all got together for a night out full of song, dance and  Christmas cheer!

New Wimbledon’s annual pantomime is always a crowd-pleaser, and this year was no exception. The hip-hop dance troupe Diversity were by far the show-stealers with their epic and perfectly timed choreography. Magician and comedian Peter Firman came a close second as Will (the Buttons-like character), cracking many one-liners and never failing to make the audience laugh out loud.

With the obligatory interval ice-cream included, our students all had a fabulous time soaking up the festive fun in the run-up to Christmas. Importantly, it was also great to see all the skills we regularly work on in class on stage. From the specifics of group singing and high kicks all the way to the overall confidence of the whole cast on stage, it was inspiring to witness performers work their magic in front of us. (You see a few more photos of the students having a great night our over on our instagram!)

We had a brilliant time watching such a fun and energetic show and are already looking forward to next year’s outing! In the meantime We will defintily need to make this an annual Jigsaw tradition and head back to for more panto fun next year!

We wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

 

Join Us for a Festive Pantomime Adventure – Robin Hood at the New Wimbledon Theatre!

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It may still be summer, but we’re already dreaming of Christmas lights, holiday magic, and… pantomime fun! 

To celebrate the end of our Autumn Show Term, we’re bringing together our Jigsaw students from Wimbledon, Sutton, Mitcham & Morden for a group trip to see this year’s panto spectacular – Robin Hood! Who’s coming!?

– Date: Thursday 11th December

– Time: 7:00pm

– Location: New Wimbledon Theatre

– Tickets: Just £20 – includes a delicious ice cream at the interval!

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Ashley Banjo and Diversity bring their street dance magic to Sherwood Forest, joined by comedy magician Pete Firman, panto villain Steve Arnott, and musical theatre stars Lauren Hampton and Amelia Walker. It’s a high-energy, laugh-out-loud, feel-good show that’s perfect for kicking off the festive season!

This special event is open to all Main School students from our three local branches. While it’s a family-friendly production, please note it will finish around 9:30pm, so it may be a little late for some of our younger students—we’ll leave that decision up to you!

Tickets are first come, first served – so don’t miss out!

To book your child’s place:

  1. Email michael@jigsaw-arts.co.uk to confirm your permission for them to attend.

  2. Payment will be arranged via bank transfer.

  3. Booking deadline is Friday 30th October – mark your calendars!

We’ve recently done trips to 101 Dalmations and &Juliet – both tripos were a huge success and we can’t wait for this festive outing.
Let’s wrap up the term with a night full of laughter, magic, music and memories!