She’s a star! Stagecoach Weybridge Principal Natalie wins Global Newcomer Award!
At this year’s Global Stagecoach Performing Arts Conference, Natalie Simmonds, Principal of Stagecoach Performing Arts Weybridge, was honoured with the Global Newcomer of the Year 2025 award, a remarkable accolade that recognises her outstanding leadership, innovation, and growth since taking over the Weybridge franchise.
Selected from hundreds of Stagecoach schools across the world, Natalie was recognised for the incredible transformation she has brought to the school in a short space of time. Under her leadership, Stagecoach Weybridge has experienced record-breaking growth in student numbers, exceptional retention rates, and a surge in new opportunities for young performers.
From dazzling performances at London’s West End and the Indigo at The O2, to upcoming international appearances at Disney, Natalie has opened up a world of experiences for her students, both on and off the stage.
She has introduced new classes, LAMDA training, exciting workshops, and staged memorable productions, all while placing children’s confidence and creativity at the heart of everything she does.


‘It’s an unbelievable honour,’ said Natalie. ‘But this award is really a celebration of our incredible students, families and teaching team at Stagecoach Weybridge. I’m so proud of what we’re building together – a vibrant, inclusive and inspiring place for children to thrive.’
Stagecoach Weybridge is part of the UK’s leading network of extra-curricular performing arts schools, offering weekly classes in singing, dancing and acting for ages 4 to 18.
Stagecoach Performing Arts has a proud history of helping children and young people build confidence and life skills. Over the past 36 years, more than one million students worldwide have benefited from its creative programmes. With a network of 60,000 students and 3,000 schools globally, Stagecoach empowers children with “Creative Courage for Life,” inspiring countless students to pursue their dreams in the performing arts.
To find out more or to book a two-week trial, visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/weybridge or call 07476 714272.