Staines performing arts students showcase their talents on stage at London Theatre

June 2024: Students from Stagecoach Performing Arts School in Staines showcased their talents in a showstopping performance at the New Wimbledon Theatre in London, impressing the audience with their performance of songs from the hit musical, ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’.

After weeks of hard work and rehearsals, the group starred alongside dozens of students aged 6 -18 from eight Stagecoach Performing Arts schools across the South East.

The students from Staines couldn’t wait to perform a setlist inspired by ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn.

The scale of the beautiful venue and performances serves as a testament to the students’ creativity and courage, inspired by the Principals of each school.

Natasha Clarke, Principal of Stagecoach in Staines, said “It’s such a thrill to see our incredible students up on a professional stage in a London theatre. The students worked incredibly hard on their Fosse piece which was quite technical and challenging. They have yet again risen to the challenge and made us all incredibly proud. What a wonderful bunch of students.”

A parent of one of the students highlighted the power of stage performances in building confidence and commented: “I have to admit, I shed a tear when I saw my daughter up on stage. I just couldn’t believe that this was the same shy girl I dropped off for her first day at Stagecoach Staines two years ago. It’s amazing to see her grow and believe in herself.”

In the 36 years since launching, Stagecoach Performing Arts has seen more than one million students unlock their creative potential, which they will value for their whole lives. Provided with the support and dedication of such an outstanding Principal network, the students learn so much more than how to sing, dance and act. Stagecoach helps them blossom into well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace life and all of its exciting opportunities.

With a network of over 60,000 students and more than 3,000 extra-curricular Performing Arts Schools worldwide, Stagecoach aims to make a difference in its students’ lives by teaching Creative Courage for Life and many children have gone on to study and work in Performing Arts from blockbuster films to countless roles in local theatre productions.

Early Stages classes are available for children aged four to six and Main Stages classes for six to 18-year-olds.

For more information about Stagecoach Performing Arts Staines, please visit their website at https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/staines or phone 07802 800633.