Discover a Franchise Built on Purpose
This business inspires confidence, creativity, and community
What We Do
Big Mouth Theatre delivers after-school clubs, weekend workshops and holiday drama camps for children under 16. These programmes are designed not just to entertain, but to empower young people. We don’t simply teach performance - our mission is to help children believe in themselves and develop their abilities.
This is more than one of the many children’s activity brands - it’s a purpose-driven enterprise built to meet a meaningful community need, and geared to stand out in a growing market.
The Opportunity
This is your chance to lead a business that genuinely matters. By aligning profit with purpose, you’ll not only generate financial return - you’ll help children in your community flourish, grow in confidence, express themselves and thrive.
If you’ve been seeking a business venture that is as rewarding personally as it is commercially, Big Mouth Theatre may be exactly what you’re looking for. Join us in our mission: to inspire, empower and create positive change.
Our Story
The journey began in February 2013, when Big Mouth Theatre launched its first after-school club at a village school in the New Forest. The response was instant and powerful - local parents and schools quickly embraced the non-competitive, fun-filled approach to drama.
Frustrated with the cut-throat, overly competitive theatrical clubs they once attended, founders wanted to offer something better: a safe, nurturing space where children could explore creativity, express themselves and grow in confidence - not simply vie for the leading role.
With support from the The Prince’s Trust Business Enterprise Programme, the business rapidly developed. By 2014 they launched Saturday theatre sessions where all children are valued, with fair opportunities and inclusive practices. The model proved successful, and a second branch followed in 2015.
Through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the brand persevered - with online offerings and adaptability ensuring the company emerged stronger and ready to expand.
After more than a decade of growth, Big Mouth Theatre is now prepared to invite enthusiastic, like-minded individuals to join the franchise and help extend its positive impact.
Why Choose Us
Joining Big Mouth Theatre means stepping into a franchise where:
- You’re part of a creative and meaningful brand that puts purpose at the heart of business.
- You benefit from a proven model - established club formats, workshops and camps - with full training and ongoing support.
- You get to deliver work you believe in: helping children build confidence, develop emotionally and find their voice - while also leading your own business and enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
- You engage in a growing sector: the children’s enrichment and drama space remains one where demand is strong and values matter.
- You are not simply opening another club - you are joining a community-focused brand, one that emphasises connection, self-expression and creativity over competition.
Our Ideal Partner
We are looking for passionate individuals who:
- Share our belief in personal growth, creativity, and helping young people flourish.
- Are entrepreneurial, ready to take ownership of their territory, and excited by the idea of building their business with purpose.
- Have good people-skills, enjoy working with children, and can deliver a high-quality experience in line with our brand standards.
- Value ongoing collaboration: you will work alongside us, benefiting from training, support and a trusted brand reputation.
Training & Support
From day one, you will receive:
- Comprehensive initial training that introduces you to our curriculum, club structure, brand values and business systems.
- Ongoing support: guidance in marketing, operations, recruiting and delivering club sessions.
- Access to proven processes and materials, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel - just focus on delivering and growing your territory.
- Brand strength: you’ll arrive with the Big Mouth Theatre name, reputation and material already established in the market.
Investment & Financials
While specific figures may vary by territory, the franchise offers a clear investment path and transparent ongoing cost structure. The value is in launching an established business with a track record of success, rather than starting from scratch. You will be equipped to build sustainable earnings while working in a sector you care about.
The Next Step
Ready to learn more? We’d love to talk through how the franchise works, what your territory would look like, and how we can support you in making this your next chapter.
If you’re interested in a business where every session makes a difference - and your success is built on a firm foundation - let’s connect:
Is the Big Mouth Theatre franchise right for you?
Building and growing Big Mouth Theatre sure has been an incredible journey and they can’t tell you how pleased they are that you may be interested in joining them for the next chapter.
From one small club in the New Forest back in 2013, to the thriving, award-winning business it is today, Big Mouth Theatre has become a trusted name in creative children’s education, and we’re now looking for passionate people to help us grow even further.
If you’ve been searching for a meaningful, rewarding new chapter in your life, this could be it.
At this point in time, you’ve possibly taken your time to read our profile on this franchise website, maybe you have even visited the Big Mouth Theatre franchise website and their customer facing website, too, so you can really understand what they are all about.
The most important thing to ascertain right now is whether or not Big Mouth Theatre is the kind of opportunity you are looking for. They want to make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
So… is the Big Mouth Theatre franchise what you have been looking for?
A successful franchise is a partnership, and both sides need to be confident that they are working with the right people to give them the opportunities that they need to grow their business.
The nature of what Big Mouth do means it is especially important you are the right kind of person, have the right kind of attitude, and are 100% sure this is what you want for your future.
Big Mouth are passionate about helping young people believe in themselves through the medium of drama. They build confidence without competitiveness by creating safe spaces for children to thrive, and pride themselves on being the space for children who don’t want to put their hands up.
They are looking for people to join them on their journey, who have a shared love of drama, and encouraging children to ‘believe in themselves’, and to be you!
Big Mouth would love to hear from anyone who already has experience of teaching or leading drama activities, but you certainly don’t have to have that to succeed with a Big Mouth Theatre franchise. They do need you to be someone who has at least a little experience in working with children, but their training and support is designed to equip you with all the skills you need to run your own successful clubs and activities, and you will be able to hire coaches to help you deliver the sessions.
The Big Mouth Theatre franchise will give you all the tools you need, and a proven blueprint for success, but ultimately it is still all going to come down to you. Which is why there are certain questions you need to ask yourself to see if you are the right kind of person for this opportunity:
- Are you willing to put in the time and hard work necessary to make this work for you?
- Are you willing to meet the high standards required of the brand?
- Do your values align with our mission and way of doing things?
- Do you have strong communication skills with which to build a strong rapport with children, parents, and local schools?
- Are you highly organised and have good time management skills?
- Are you ready and willing to learn new skills and systems?
There’s a lot to think about there, so take your time!
You will also need to sure that you can afford the investment fee, and working capital required, to get your new business off the ground. Fortunately, there is a lot of financial help and options available which Big Mouth would be happy to discuss with you.
However, if you can answer yes to all the questions above, then you are definitely the kind of person Big Mouth are looking for, so they would love to hear from you!
Big Mouth are here to help!
It’s important for you to have all the facts at your disposal before making your decision, so please feel free to ask any and all questions that you have.
You can talk to the Big Mouth team at any time, just click the button below to contact us and, schedule a call for you to have a chat with them
