Stagecoach Solihull

Solihull Stagecoach opened in 1997 and many of our students have gone on to achieve great opportunities in TV, film and professional touring productions such as Les Mis, Matilda, Scrooge and many more. We pride ourselves on offering a safe environment where children can receive quality training in the performing arts. We welcome children with no previous experience and all we ask is that they are enthusiastic and keen to learn. Students participate in all three performing arts disciplines: drama classes, dance classes and singing classes - helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation - as well as being educational and fun. We offer examinations with Trinity College London, London College of Music and LAMDA.
We operate from Tudor Grange school and our classes run for 3 hours 6-16 yrs  or 90 mins 4-6 yrs and 45 mins 2-4 yrs during the school term.

In  addition to our regular singing and dancing classes, we offer LAMDA exams in Acting, LCM exams in Singing, written reports,  specialist West End workshops, audition techniques and professional representation for film, TV and Theatre work

We have developed a unique Educational Framework for each stage of learning. To find out more about our Education Framework for singing, dancing and drama classes  (https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/about-us/our-educational-framework).

 
 


We offer Performing Arts Exams

Principal Jennifer Pando - A.I.D.T.A Blt,Th,MJ,T

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


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Summer Workshop 4-7yrs

19th- 23rd - AUGUST 2024 Come and join us for a fantastic week of dance,singing and drama! Take part in a whole show in one week ! Two sessions to choose from 9-12 and 1-4pm Open to Non Stagecoach Students too and we take childcare voucher

Summer Workshop 6-18 yrs

Excited to our Summer Workshop! 6-18yrs 10-4PM 19-23rd August 2024 Come and join us for a fun packed week! Learn a whole show in five days ! Learn to sing, act and dance with qualified teachers, make friends and build confidence. Open to Non Stagecoach Students and we take childcare vouchers too!

Summer Term 2024

Our new term starts on the 18th April 2024 Why not book a two week trial! 2-18 years? For more information visit our website www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull or email [email protected]

2 Week Trial

Why don't your book a 2 week trial with us ? It's only £25 for Early Stages 4-7 yrs, 90 mins and £50 for Main Stages 6-18 years (Sibling discount of 50% for Main Stages 6-18 yrs). After your two week trial, should you wish to enrol for the full term, the deposit paid will be deducted from the full term's fee.

Arts Festival 2024

Our annual Arts Festival in the summer term at the Dovehouse theatre will include all the Main schools at Solihull. A event which will include songs, dance and drama with a theme.

Disneyland Paris 2024

Stagecoach Solihull Main Stage students have been invited to perform at Disneyland Paris in Summer 2022! Students will perform in the Disney Parade, and take part in a workshop with the Disney cast in this 3-night 4-day magical adventure. We are counting down the months...

Further Showcase 2024

Our Fabulous Further Stages students perform annually in their own showcase in November. All students will have the chance to perform a solo piece, and they will be supported by our Performance Dance Troupe and Performance Choir Troupe, LCM and LAMDA students.

Performance Opportunities

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to perform in the West End and Regional Events. Previous performances include: West End - Her Majesty's Theatre. West End - Shaftesbury Theatre. Regional events - Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Town Hall, Genting Area, Cheltenham and Malvern Theatres. Guinness World Record Attempt!

Open Mic/Live Lounge

Open Mic-Live Lounge is a wonderful opportunity for students to perform individually in a relaxed setting and to choose their own songs or sing with their friends!

Trinity Group Examination

All Main School students have the wonderful opportunity to work on a Musical Theatre piece which is entered in to London Trinity Group Musical Theatre Examinations. We have a 100% Pass Rate , our last examination session all groups obtained Distinctions.

Mini Stages 2-4 yrs

Why not join our fabulous Mini Stages classes! Our Mini Stages classes for 2-4 yrs are 45 mins long and incorporate Drama, Movement and SInging. A fabulous educational session for toddlers and their parents, classes on Saturday mornings

LAMDA/LCM 100% Pass Rate

At Stagecoach Solihull we also offer individual LAMDA Acting examinations and London College of Music Singing lessons. A wonderful opportunity to develop further tuition . Please speak to Principal Jennifer Pando

Ofsted registered !

Stagecoach Solihull are now Ofsted registered which means we can now accept Childcare Vouchers for all our TERM TIME CLASSES and HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS. We hope that this will help many more children access our school . For further information email [email protected]

Tax Free Credit Scheme

Stagecoach Solihull are now registered with Tax free Credit - Government Scheme For further information email [email protected]

Weekly Classes

Mini Stages (for ages 2-4 yrs)

Mini Stages
Stagecoach Mini Stages (for 2 -4 year olds) 45 Minute Classes are a fun and exciting way for you and your child to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment.

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 - Jennifer Pando - A.I.D.T.A Blt,Th,MJ,T

Jennifer has been the principal of Stagecoach Solihull for 20 years. Jennifer is a dance teacher and choreographer and is a member of the I.D.T.A. Association. Teaching children for more than 30 years, she believes whilst at Stagecoach important life skills and confidence can be built. It is her greatest joy that all students grow as individuals. For 22 years, Jennifer taught in her own dance school, producing large shows and participating in numerous examinations. Jennifer has appeared in professional shows and pantomimes, many at the Birmingham Hippodrome and Alexandra Theatres.
 
Jennifer has studied all areas of performing arts for 2 years where she obtained, amongst other certificates, her fencing certificate!
 
Jennifer believes underconfident students blossom and flourish whilst at Stagecoach, and this is her greatest joy.
 
Students of Solihull have gone on to achieve great opportunities in TV, film and professional touring productions such as Les Mis, Matilda, Scrooge, Evita, Mary Poppins, Beauty and The Beast, Never Forget, Doctor Dolittle, The Lion King, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Whistle Down The Wind, Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar and Aida, and many more shows at the  Birmingham Hippodrome, Alexandra Theatres and the RSC and The National Theatre.  Students have also performed with Robbie Williams at the NEC
Many students have gone on to study at Mountview, Arts Ed, LIPA, GSA, Birmingham School of Acting, LSMT and many have taken University places studying Drama, Dance, Singing and are now qualified teachers.
 
Ex students are performing in many West End Shows such as Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Sister Act, High School Musical, Mathew Bourne's Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, Matilda and The Book of Mormon. Back to the Future, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Dreamgirls, Hairspray and many more shows at the Birmingham Hippodrome, Alexandra Theatres and the RSC and The National Theatre.
 

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