Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Overview

Overview

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd is a national network of part-time theatre schools for young people aged 4 to 18 years. It was founded by Stephanie Manuel and David Sprigg in 1988 in Surrey and is now the longest running and most successful children’s performing arts schools network in the world. Stagecoach caters for the needs of young performers - whether they are budding talents or reserved and shy. Stagecoach has provided a springboard for some of the UK's leading young talent and had the privilege of watching thousands of children grow in confidence and ability. Stagecoach are committed to helping children develop in all these areas of the performing arts while at the same time introducing them to a range of musical genres and skills in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Often copied, but never equaled, Stagecoach has remained the market leader for children's performing arts, reaching beyond the scope of normal after-school clubs.

Although Stagecoach is open to all young people with an interest in the performing arts whatever their ability, it does provide opportunities to perform professionally and some students have found considerable success in film, television and on the West End stage. Occasionally Stagecoach schools come together for large national events. These have included performances at The Royal Albert Hall, the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations, The Lord Mayor's Show and Her Majesty's and Drury Lane Theatres in London's West End.