Become a Member

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Become a Member

“I’ve found friends for life here and really connected with everyone in different ways. If The Big House had been in my life 10 years ago. I would have appreciated it!”

The BIG reason to join

“The Big House is a haven and a safe space. Creatively it’s your relief and it’s a place where I believe whoever has a hectic lifestyle can come and take a big deep breath, they can act or sing or dance or do whatever.” Take part in a creative project and work alongside industry professionals Develop transferable skills to prepare you for your next steps in employment, education or training Join a nurturing community, get help, advice, and mentoring opportunities… Make long-term connections, friendships and be part of a family! “I would recommend people coming to The Big House for the first time to be a sponge, be open and absorb all the information they can and learn from it. Even things you think you know, forget about it and be a sponge and take everything in. The Big House saved me, it saved me from myself, my depression, and my head. It has opened so many doors for me that I can’t wait to walk through.” The Big House is a place for anyone who might be finding life difficult, it holds creativity at its core with wrap-around support and nurture. No experience needed, it’s about finding out what works for you.

How to become a member

Join one of our Spring or Autumn programmes. Contact a member of our participation team who can let you know more about what we offer and help you find the right fit for you (over a cup of tea & a chat!). If you are a professional working with a young person who you’d like to refer, you can refer someone to us here, or email info@thebighouse.uk.com. The Get In (16-20): A wide variety of sessions in drama, music, movement, writing and the chance to see a professional production. ‘The Get In’ is fun, fast paced and packed with exciting workshops that will give you a sense of who The Big House are and what we have to offer. Open House Project (18-25): Our flagship programme that has been successfully running for over 10 years! A range of workshops focusing on life skills, employability and drama. Sessions are tailored around the interests and passions of the group and aim to prepare them for their next steps in education, training or employment. Participants go through an intensive rehearsal process and work with a professional creative team to produce a high-quality production. See some of our previous productions here.

Our BIG opportunities

We have a variety of in-house opportunities exclusively for members such as; theatre trips, socials, creative workshops and masterclasses. Members who demonstrate strong leadership skills and a passion for inspiring others can gain paid roles within The Big House, supporting new members in upcoming productions or working as a facilitator in our Big House Means Business workshops. Through our creative partnerships, members can also access external opportunities such as bespoke work experience placements, internships and 1:1 mentoring sessions with industry professionals. Some of our current partnerships include; BBC, ITV, Roundhouse, Bearded Kitten, The Pleasance, Casarotto Ramsey, LAMDA, Mark Haywood, Y-O-U-N-G, Cowboy Films, Old Vic, Barbican, London MET, Autograph.

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The BIG Membership

Our members are the most powerful advocates we have, many of which have gone on to do incredible things since completing our programs. Members of The Big House have gone on to gain professional credits in TV shows such as: Top Boy, Grime Kids, PRY, The Power, Britannia, Ted Lasso, Behind Her Eyes, Small Axe. Not only have our members featured on the screen they have also been on the stage at theatres such as National Theatre, The Bridge Theatre, The Bush Theatre, Soho Place and The Royal Court. And if you can’t find our members at the front of the camera, you can find behind the scenes in roles such as: Netflix costume department internship, Sound design work experience Creative Events internships Theatre festival internships Many of which have turned into offers of employment too!