Stagecoach Oldham

Welcome to Stagecoach Oldham. I’m Kate, the school’s Executive Principal.  At Stagecoach Oldham we introduce children, aged 4-18 years, to quality part-time training in the performing arts; singing, drama and dance! Our aim is to nurture and develop our students potential and talent, stretching young imaginations and building confidence. Stagecoach Oldham also has sister schools in Chorley and Preston.
 
We are open every weekend during term time, and for October half term and Summer Holiday workshops!  Come join the fun!

We offer Performing Arts Exams

Principal Kate Parkinson - BMus (Hons)

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


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It's more than just singing, dance & drama, we help students develop the creative courage to unlock their potential, to stand up & be heard, to work well with other students, and to embrace new ideas and possibilities. As they put their new skills into practice, students become more self-assured, expressive, sociable & imaginative.

BIG SING 2024

WOW! Our students ALL performed together at our BIG SING 2024! It was an AMAZING event and we are so SO PROUD of you all! We reaised a staggering ..........£13,500.00 for cancer research! THANKYOU SO MUCH!

SUMMER TERM 2024

We are BACK at Stagecoach Oldham for our Summer term 2024, welcoming our new and existing students for our MAIN SCHOOL SUMMER SHOWS! We are looking at scenes inspired by Musicals such as Mary Poppins, Newsies, Footloose, Spelling Bee and MORE! We can't wait to get started and perform in July!

WELCOME TO OUR CIRCUS

Our Early Stages students (age 4-7) are working on our Circus themed acting, singing and dancing lessons this term, and are performing for their family and friends lots of things they have been learning in a lesson demo! Roll up and join us!

OPERA BOYS TOUR 2024

We had the BEST time performing with the Opera Boys on their UK tour. 40 of our main school students performed at Middleton Arena in April! What a show!!

BLACKPOOL SHOW

On Sunday 5th November, our Main School Oldham Performance Troupe performed at The Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Their Wednesday Addams inspired piece was OUTSTANDING and SPOOKTACULAR!

WEST END DEBUT

Our Further Stages class (age 15+) students made their WEST END DEBUT performing at the Shaftesbury Theatre, West End at the End of March. They performed a dark piece based on Sweeney Todd, the Theatre Critic reviewing the evening said "this piece had the feel of a professional production" which is OUTSTANDING feedback! We are so proud of our team!

LAMDA

Did you know Stagecoach Oldham offers students the chance to take LAMDA exams? Students work with our coaches Kathryn and Jess to prepare their pieces and then perform in front of an examiner. These exams are a fantastic way to improve children's' confidence as well as expanding their skill set. If you would like more info call Kate or Sophie B!

DISNEY 2024

WE ARE PERFORMING AT DISNEY! In July 2024 we are taking our Disney performance troupes to perform in the PARADE! We are SO EXCITED about this AMAZING OPPORTUNITY. We will be taking part in a workshop with the Disney cast, singing in front of the STUNNING Disney castle as the park opens, and performing at the videopolis! EXCITED!!!!!

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 - Kate Parkinson - BMus (Hons)

Kate has been running Stagecoach schools for 18 years, and in this time her schools have gone from strength to strength, now teaching 750 students per week. She has brought her experience of 22  years teaching to Stagecoach, to ensure every student receives the best part-time training in the performing arts.
Kate has been involved in many productions around Greater Manchester and works as a professional vocal coach.  She trained at Huddersfield University and obtained Grade 8s in numerous exam boards. She was Head of Voice at Blackburn with Darwen Music Services’ teaching nursery through to A-Level students. Kate for the last decade, has been the vocal coach at Westholme Senior School and leads their incredible Senior Show Choir
She has coached many children gaining roles for Shrek and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, (National Tour), Georges Marvellous Medicine, various regional theatre and TV productions, as well as full time vocational drama training and universities. Kate loves being Principal of her Stagecoach schools, leading her OUTSTANDING team in Chorley, Preston and Oldham.
 


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