Stagecoach Medway

Welcome to Stagecoach Medway Performing Arts With over 700 performing arts schools and more than 40,000 students worldwide, Stagecoach is the UK's largest network of part-time performing arts schools for children.

Offering classes for 4–18-year-olds in singing, acting and dance. Student participates in all three performing arts disciplines - drama, dance and singing. This helps them to develop skills in confidence, physical awareness, and communication. As well as being educational it is lots of fun! All our teachers are DBS checked so children and teenagers can work in a safe and protected environment.

At Stagecoach Medway, as well as our regular Saturday classes, we offer LAMDA exams. So far, we have a 100% pass rate at Merit and Distinction level. In addition, opportunities exist for students to be offered professional work in film, theatre, and modelling by the Stagecoach Agency.

Our classes run on Saturdays during term time at The Robert Napier, ME7 2LX. Ask about our two-week trial and check out our noticeboard for up-to-date news. 

Email: [email protected]
Text: 07801 350236
 

Principal Iain Gordon

Your child is in safe hands. All of our Team are Enhanced DBS checked.


Noticeboard

Kuldip - Former Student

"I started my time at stagecoach in 1999 when I was 5 and continued till I was 15. Stagecoach gave me not only the opportunity to learn about the dramatic arts but also enhanced my confidence and skills for life. No matter what direction you take in life, the skills acquired at Stagecoach are great as a foundation for any situation."

Katie - Student

I joined Stagecoach Medway when I was 6 and loved every minute. The teachers gave me the confidence and a platform to pursue a career in the performing arts. Whilst at Stagecoach I performed in local pantomimes and leaving I have performed in many West End shows - Matilda, Billy Elliot and Les Mis. I am currently in Busy Malone.

Kate, Steve and Zoe

"I just wanted to let you know how much we (and our supporting team of 5 others) enjoyed the show on Saturday. The children of all stages were amazing and so brave. I don’t mind admitting it brought a tear or two my eyes! They so obviously love what they do and they have such a great leadership team to get them through it. Well done to all of them"

LAMDA Results

19 of our awesome and extremely confident students have just taken their Lamda exams, enhancing their already considerable talents to an even greater level. Exams entered by our students where, group Musical Theatre, and Writing and Devising, Acting Duos and Solo's along with Verse and Prose Students. 100% pass rate at Merit and Distinction level.

Feedback

Brilliant stepping stone to prepare yourself for the Entertainments world.I have worked in the Entertainment Business for 8 years with great thanks to Iain, Lisa, Sue and Paul at Stagecoach Medway :) Tori - Student

Disneyland Paris 2025

Our talented students will 'Dance the Dream' at Disneyland Paris, enjoying an opportunity of a lifetime, to perform on Disney Videopolis stage and taking part in the Disney Pre-parade in front of an international audience of thousands. Also a Disney workshop followed by another performance in the Disney theme park in front of the Magical castle.

Weekly Classes

Early Stages (for ages 4-6 yrs)

Stagecoach Early Stages
Early Stages classes run alongside the main Stagecoach schools, where young people learn skills in each of the three Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama, so it is an easy step when it is time to transfer to the next stage.

(90 minutes each week)

Main Stages (for ages 6-18 yrs)

Stagecoach Main Stages
Main Stages classes are split in three age appropriate groups, where young people learn new skills in each of the complementary Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama. We nurture the shy and apprehensive, until they find their feet and voice, whilst at the same time developing and channelling those with bundles of talent, confidence and energy. We believe in the potential of every child!

(3 hrs each week)

Further Stages (for ages 15+ yrs)

Stagecoach Further Stages
Our advanced musical theatre sessions give talented students the chance to extend their performance skills.  Through in-depth training and master classes, we help students to hone their skills in singing, dancing and acting.  We also give students the confidence to audition for theatre and vocational drama schools (if that is their goal) and make sure they are well prepared for interviews and auditions. 

Fees in accordance with Main Stages.

Holiday Workshops

Meet The Team

Principal - Iain Gordon

Iain has had an extensive career in the Performing Arts industry which includes working as a Location Manager for Pinewood and Elstree Studios. Following on from that, he also worked in many overseas locations for HBO on big budget films with the likes of Tom Hanks, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Brad Pitt, to name a few. Iain has also been stage manager for 2 years with the John Spillers Pantomime Company doing 'Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs' with the real dwarfs from Star Wars, Willow, and Leprechaun. 
 
Having originally worked with Stagecoach Canterbury, along with his wife Lisa, Iain opened Stagecoach Medway in September 2000 and has enjoyed its prolonged success.

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