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About Stagecoach

At Stagecoach, we teach children and young people how to sing, dance and act, but the Stagecoach experience really is so much more than that. The skills that our students develop in the classroom set them up for life, from building confidence to making new friends and unlocking their creativity. We call this experience and skillset “Creative Courage for Life”®. Read on to find out more about how the performing arts benefits our students and helps them reach their full potential.

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35
YEARS’
EXPERIENCE

A Global Leader in Performing Arts Education

Stagecoach Performing Arts

With 35 years’ experience in teaching the performing arts, we understand how to get the best out of our young performers.

We delight in seeing our students have fun, make friends, learn new skills and discover hidden talents.

Founded in 1988

We’re one of the first part-time performing arts schools in the UK!

300+ Franchisees

We have over 300 franchisees worldwide, from the UK to Australia!

60,000 Students each week

We continue to grow as one of the largest part-time performing arts schools.

3,000 Schools and classes

We run 3,000 schools and classes every week in term time across the globe!

Classes for Every Stage

Our Classes

Each of our ‘Stages’ acts as a great introduction to the performing arts whilst also appropriately challenging children and young people whatever age they join.

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Make Performance Your Business

Franchise with us!

Did you know you can run your own Stagecoach school? Stagecoach operates as a franchise which means you can get your own exclusive Stagecoach territory to run your business in. To find out more, click to visit our franchising site.

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From One School to a Global Network

Our Story

Discover the story of Stagecoach, where we started, how we became a leading performing arts provider in the UK, and how we’ve ended up in eight countries around the world!

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Learning at Stagecoach

What Your Child Will Learn

Through singing, dancing and acting, Stagecoach classes help children develop confidence, creativity and a wide range of transferable skills, all in a supportive, enjoyable environment where every student can thrive.

Young actors building confidence and life skills while performing an intense dramatic scene together on a theatrical stage.

Global Expertise in Performing Arts

Part of Trafalgar Entertainment

Stagecoach is part of Trafalgar Entertainment, a group specialising in live entertainment and creating innovative experiences for audiences worldwide.

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