Jellicoe Theatre

19/06/2026

That's a wrap!

Today we celebrated the last official day of our Level 3 Year 1 students with the much-anticipated Jellicoe Film Festival.

Every film showcased was completely original, conceived, filmed, and edited by this incredibly talented group of students.

The theme this year was "Dress to Impress", and it's safe to say they absolutely smashed the brief!

We're incredibly proud of everything this cohort has accomplished and can't wait to see what they create when they return for Year 2.

It's not over yet as we still have Cre8fest 2026! A chance to showcase some work, celebrate success and performing arts gets to close the final award ceremony.

12/06/2026

Exciting progress with our new Performing Arts Podcast Studio!

Our brand-new Rode equipment has arrived, and it turns out the space doubles up as a pretty handy recording studio too.

Sydney stepped in to help us test everything out and laid down some fantastic vocals, really impressed with how it's sounding already!

Now all that's left is a bit of decorating and finishing touches before we're ready to open the doors next year.

11/06/2026

West End Adventures!

Our Level 2 and Level 3 learners had an incredible trip to London’s West End to see Hadestown and what a show it was!

From the outstanding performances to the breathtaking music and staging, the production captivated everyone from start to finish. The trip provided a fantastic opportunity to experience world-class theatre, gain creative inspiration, and enjoy a memorable day together.

09/06/2026

We're excited to share that Richard Batt, Performing Arts Lecturer here at the Jellicoe Theatre, is preparing to begin production on his latest short film, Grandead.

Written and developed over many years, Grandead is a dark comedy horror exploring ageing, memory, family, and the consequences of a miracle cure that may be too good to be true.

The project brings together professional actors, filmmakers, and creatives from across the region and demonstrates the importance of continuing creative practice alongside teaching. Experiences gained through projects like this help bring current industry knowledge, processes, and opportunities back into the classroom for our students.

With filming beginning in just six weeks, the production team has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help support the final stages of the project. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1140827867/gran-dead-short-film

If you'd like to learn more about the film, follow the Grandead page for behind-the-scenes updates, production news, and progress towards the shoot.

We wish Richard and the entire team the very best as they bring this exciting project to life.

An experimental injection restores a dementia patient's clarity, revealing a care home far more monstrous than her illness.

07/06/2026

Your passion could become your profession.
Studying Performing Arts develops far more than performance skills. Students build confidence, communication, collaboration and creative problem-solving skills that can lead to careers across theatre, film, television, education and the wider creative sector.

At Bournemouth and Poole College, students train with experienced professionals and perform in a working theatre environment, preparing them for the realities of the industry.

Applications are now open for the 2026/27 academic year.

Learn more:
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06/06/2026

Train in professional facilities. Perform with confidence.

The Jellicoe Theatre gives students access to purpose built, industry-standard spaces and equipment designed to prepare them for careers in the performing arts and creative industries.
From a 135-seat theatre hosting multiple productions each year to rehearsal studios, dance spaces, recording facilities and creative media resources, students learn in environments that mirror the professional world.

Whether your future lies in performance, production, events, media or technical theatre, you'll develop practical experience every step of the way.

Applications for 2026/27 entry are now open.
Discover where a Performing Arts course could take you:
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05/06/2026

Dance can take you further than the stage.

A dance education develops creativity, discipline, teamwork and leadership, skills that are valued across many industries.

At the Jellicoe Theatre, students have opportunities to develop their performance skills while exploring the many career pathways available within the creative industries and beyond.

Applications for 2026/27 entry are now open.
Start your journey today:
�Performing Arts Courses

04/06/2026

A career in theatre doesn't always mean being centre stage.

Behind every successful performance is a talented production team making the magic happen. From stage management and lighting design to sound engineering, events management, content creation and marketing, the skills developed at the Jellicoe Theatre can open doors across the creative industries.

At Bournemouth and Poole College, students can gain hands-on experience working in a real theatre environment, developing practical skills that employers value both on and off the stage.

Applications are now open for the 2026/27 academic year.

Find out more about Performing Arts at Bournemouth & Poole College:
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03/06/2026

Jellicoe Theatre Season 2025–26... Completed it!

What a year it's been!

From Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night to Dear Evan Hansen, Antigone, She Kills Monsters, Brainstorm, Start Swimming, Infinite Gibbons, Our House, Variety performances, film projects and showcases... Our students have embraced every challenge with creativity, passion and professionalism.

Whether on stage, backstage, behind a camera, in the lighting box or building the set, our students have developed industry skills, grown in confidence and created unforgettable theatre together.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, guest artists, lecturers, workshop leaders, theatre partners, audiences, friends and families. Your support helps inspire the next generation of performers and theatre-makers.

Interested in joining us?

Be part of fully licensed productions, film and TV projects, contemporary and children's theatre, musicals and technical theatre in a professional working environment.

Applications for 2026–27 are open and there are still spaces available.

https://www.thecollege.co.uk/college/study/subject-areas/performing-arts

The next chapter starts with you.

23/05/2026

Jellicoe Theatre's teacher Richard Batt is embarking on his first fiction film, GRAN DEAD a short psychological horror. Like and follow for updates.

Welcome to Sunny Meadows.
Where clarity comes at a cost.

Something strange is coming.

GRAN DEAD
A new psychological horror short film from writer/director Richard Batt.