Jigsaw Reviews: A Christmas Carol
Back in November we announced the winner of our Jigsaw Reviews Competition, and this month our lucky winner Thomas of Jigsaw Croydon went to see A Christmas Carol at the Chickenshed Theatre. Boasting 5 star reviews, this retelling of Charles Dickens classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge had a lot to live up to. So, did it meet great expectations? […]
Top 10 Christmas Movies for the family
There is nothing like sitting in front of the fire on a cold winters day with the family, all huddled round in their Christmas jumpers, mince pies at the ready and a good Christmas film to celebrate the festivities! That surely is one of the highlights of the winter season. Here we have a list […]
Spotlight on Performing Arts Teacher Meg Blowey
Meg Blowey is one of our wonderful Performing Arts teachers from Jigsaw Harrow and Jigsaw Hendon but, like many of our Jigsaw teachers, Meg is also an actress. This week we discuss her take on the performing arts and what inspired her to take to the stage. What are you working on this term at […]
Meet Rachel, the Manager and Franchisee of Jigsaw Harlow
Famous for its major collection of public sculptures the town of Harlow, West Essex has a thriving arts community and history. But with Jigsaw Harlow soon to open its doors for the very first time in January 2019, its new students will be doing anything but standing around! Offering dance, singing and drama classes on […]
Jigsaw Performing Arts is coming to Cardiff!
Jigsaw is a performing arts school that currently runs across London and the Home Counties. The company was established by Nicola Lander in 1995, seeking to provide ‘A Place to belong’ for children and parents alike. Jigsaw offers acting, singing and dance classes to 3-18 year olds and will be running at Cardiff High from […]
Meet Imogen, our newest Franchisee at Jigsaw Teddington
In South London, on the north bank of the river Thames, as the river meanders its way towards the bright lights of the city, sits the town of Teddington. Recently named one of the top ten healthiest highstreets in London, Teddington, Richmond has a lot to boast about. With famous residence including Mo Farah and […]
Behind the Scenes at Jigsaw Sevenoaks
There is nothing like a show term to set the heart racing! It’s a chance to show off your vocal technique, brush up on those dance moves and celebrate all your hard work with a moving final performance. But what really goes on in the rehearsal room at Jigsaw Arts? This week we caught up […]
Christmas Shows with a Jigsaw Twist
Christmas is a magical time of the year! From family gatherings, roast dinner and giving gifts it’s a holiday season full of fun and celebration. There are lots of magical shows across the country this time of year, so we thought we would compile a list just for you – with a Jigsaw twist! Read […]
Christmas Films for all the Family!
November is here! The nights are getting longer, the temperature has dropped, and Christmas is less than two months away! But what are we all going to do with ourselves until the festivities begin? Never fear! If anything brings the family together it’s a good old-fashioned movie night. We’ve curated a list of the latest […]
Spotlight on Drama Teacher Joe Bromley
Joe Bromley has many years’ experience of teaching, acting, directing and writing. She loves drama and creativity and encourages students to write their own pieces for performance. She also has her own theatre company, Really Big Pants, specifically for primary-aged children. This week we caught up with Joe to hear about her classes at Jigsaw […]
Spotlight on Melissa Coleman
This week we put the spotlight on Melissa Coleman who is currently teaches Performing Arts at Jigsaw Ilford and Singing at Jigsaw Balham. What you might not know is that Melissa is also an actress, having trained at the Performance Preparation Academy Guildford. This Christmas she will be taking to the stage in the Broadway […]
A place to belong at Jigsaw Stevenage
Creating an environment where children thrive is at the core of what we do at Jigsaw. We strive to deliver inspiring performing arts classes where children can unlock hidden talents by learning new skills, gaining confidence but most importantly making friends and having fun. And Jigsaw wouldn’t be the award-winning performing arts franchise that it […]