Our Mission
Empower Through the Arts
At Artisan Theatre School, we’re proud to be one of the South Coast’s leading children’s theatre schools, providing expert drama, singing, and dance training to young performers aged 3 – 18 years.
We’re dedicated to nurturing confidence, creativity, and communication skills in children and young people across Bournemouth, Southampton, Ringwood, Dorset and Hampshire with professional-standard instruction in:
Acting & Drama
Confidence on Stage
Musical Theatre
Acting, Singing and Dance
LAMDA Exams
Professional awarding body
Workshops & Productions
High-scale professional theatre productions
Our Classes

Early Performers
(3-6yrs)
Musical theatre play, songs, confidence building.

Junior 1 & Junior 2
(7–12yrs)
Singing, acting, dance, and creative drama.

Teens & LAMDA
(13–18yrs)
Exam preparation, advanced performance, audition readiness.
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Our Bournemouth & Southampton Theatre Classes?
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Led by fully DBS-checked, industry-trained tutors with a wealth of theatre experience
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Classes for ages 3–18yrs tailored to each stage, from fun creative starters to exam-ready teens
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Frequent performances and showcases, allowing students to shine
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Convenient locations across Bournemouth and Southampton – Southbourne Trinity Church, Branksome Community Centre and Hedge End
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FREE trial taster classes available – experience our quality teaching risk‑free

Convert Creativity into Confidence
Parents in Southampton and Bournemouth choose us because we deliver growth both on and off stage:
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Build life skills: communication, teamwork, self‑expression
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Performance opportunities: termly showcases, annual summer shows and pantomimes
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Strong local reputation: featured on Mumbler BCP as a top Bournemouth/Southampton theatre school































































































