CREATIVE PERFORMING ARTS for ages 7–19 years
FREE - EVERY WEDNESDAY
Big Deal starts again on 23 September 2026.
New members welcome - sign up now for September by clicking the link below to the parent/guardian consent form
Big Deal offers dynamic weekly sessions in performing arts including drama, dance and a variety of art disciplines.
Each term, our Wednesday sessions focus on building strong foundations and technique. Young people explore both dance and drama in a seamless, integrated way developing the ability to move, express, and perform with growing confidence.
Big Deal Wednesday
Juniors: Ages 7-11 yrs (*KS2 school years 3 - 6)
4.30pm - 5.30pm
Intermediate & Seniors: Ages 11-19 yrs (*KS3 & KS4)
5.30pm - 8pm
Big Deal Artists
Jason York
Jason York is a London based actor appearing on stage, screen and online in a variety of roles from dramatic performances to comedic characters. Jason is also an associate artist with Kestrel Theatre a charity that employs professionals to work creatively in the criminal justice system.
Credits: Mood (BBC), Dreaming Whilst Black (A24), House of Spoils (Blumhouse) & currently filming a new BBC One Drama titled Wild Cherry.
Poppydene Lingham
Poppydene Lingham is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher based in London. She is a faculty member with the UK’s most celebrated Hip Hop Dance theatre company Boy Blue and has been teaching and performing with them since 2017. Poppydene has represented the company at both Saddlers Wells theatre and The Barbican, as well as working with artists such as Jesy Nelson, Anne Marie and Ella Henderson.
As well as being amongst the Street Dance scene, Poppydene is also a working commercial dancer with experience working with Little Mix, James Arthur and Rudimental. Poppydene has also featured in campaigns for Nike, H&M and Rimmel London.
For more information or any questions, please email sharlene@galleonartscentre.org
