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:
Why Big Mouth Theatre Stands Out - Why We’re Different
Big Mouth Theatre are on a mission to change the way children experience drama.
Their approach is hands-on, inclusive, and all about personal development, helping kids grow into confident, expressive individuals through the magic of theatre.
Unlike traditional children’s drama programmes, Big Mouth have removed the pressure, the competition, and the rigid structure. Instead, they focus on creating a nurturing, welcoming space where every child can thrive and learn skills, which can help them to lead happy, healthy lives.
What really sets Big Mouth Theatre apart is their core philosophy: drama should be fun, supportive, and open to everyone. No auditions, no competing for roles, just a space where children feel safe, seen, and inspired.
The Big Mouth five pillars shape everything they do, from the way they design their sessions to how they support each child’s unique journey:
Confidence – Big Mouth help the children to believe in themselves and their abilities, trust their teammates, accomplish something new, have a go, and celebrate their wins. They actively promote these skills to help build confidence, resilience, and joy.
Creativity – Using games to explore and develop ideas, designing, innovating, and experimenting with storytelling techniques, exploring characters and their backgrounds, creating imagery and dialogue, and enjoying presenting their work. Big Mouth champion the power of these abilities to spark creativity, imagination, and self-expression.
Connection – Helping the children to make new friends in and outside of sessions, making others feel welcome, developing ideas together, collaborating, working as a team, leading a team, and helping others. They encourage these aptitudes to nurture connection, empathy, and teamwork.
Communication – They help the children to practise active listening, show empathy to others, be open to new ideas, understand and use non-verbal communication and body language, present and speak in public, and support those around them. Big Mouth advocate the potential of these skills to build confidence, communication, and empathy.
Celebration – Helping the children to praise effort, recognise their own strengths, appreciate the skills and ideas of those around them, lift each other up with encouragement, and celebrate others with compassion. Big Mouth support the development of these proficiencies to inspire kindness, confidence, and mutual respect.
Are you ready to be a part of the difference?
Discover the difference a Big Mouth Theatre franchise can make in your community by clicking the button below to get in touch and schedule a call with their team:
