Stagecoach Garforth and Selby

Abby, and her husband Simon, have been successfully running Stagecoach schools since January 2019. Abby has extensive Safeguarding and Special Needs expertise and works as a SENCO in a high school . Abby is a big believer in the power of a performing arts education and the transferable skills and qualities that it equips young people with. She loves the creative aspects of show planning and seeing the students perform.




We offer Performing Arts Exams

Principal Abby Austin

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Our students regularly get featured in the press for their fantastic achievements, including being interviewed on BBC Radio York and BBC Look North. It's an amazing opportunity for our students to learn new skills and develop their confidence further.

Two Week Trial

Why not come and try Stagecoach classes for a two week trial? New students can sign up to the classes and come for two weeks to get to know the teachers and the other students and to see what Stagecoach has to offer. Call or text 07708 702 745 for more information or to book your place!

Casting Opportunities

We have excellent relationships with trusted casting agencies around the UK and some of our students have had some incredible opportunities appearing in: 'The Regime', Waterloo Road', 'Blitz', 'Downton Abbey', 'Peaky Blinders' and the new 'Narnia' film.

Disneyland Paris Trip

Stagecoach students aged 8 and over will get the opportunity to sing of the steps of the Disneyland Castle, dance down the Main Street as part of the Pre Parade. This is a family holiday that includes travel, bed & breakfast at an onsite Disney Hotel for 4 days/3nights. Our next visit is July 2026. Book now.

Perform with Us

Stagecoach offers amazing performance opportunities e.g. rocking out in The Shaftesbury theatre, in the heart of the West End; accompanying Voice superstar Nadia Eide on her Winter Lights tour; or joining the Big Spring Sing in the beautiful Royal Hall, Harrogate.

LAMDA Exams

We are proud to offer 1:1 LAMDA Acting and Musical Theatre exam tuition. We have excellent pass rates across all grades - in our last round of exams all students passed with Merits. Higher grade LAMDA exams are recognised within the UCAS Tariff.

Health Staff Discounts

We are happy to offer 10% off fees for NHS workers.

Elf - Leeds Arena

Our students love to spread some Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear whether it be at Christmas lights switch-ons or alongside Buddy in the spectacular ‘Elf the musical' at Leeds Arena. Performing in front of such a huge crowd is always a thrill and the students absolutely love this event.

Christmas Lights

We love putting a smile on people’s faces and our students certainly know how to spread some Christmas cheer. We perform at local Christmas lights switch on events.

Weekly Classes

Early Stages (for ages 4-6 yrs)

Stagecoach Early Stages

Our 90-minute Early Stages classes run alongside the main Stagecoach schools, giving young performers the chance to learn key skills in each of the three musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting each week. These fun and engaging sessions build skills and confidence, so it is an easy step when it is time to transfer to the next stage.
 

Main Stages (for ages 6-18 yrs)

Stagecoach Main Stages
Our 3-hour weekly 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, and acting. 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!

 

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 - Abby Austin

Abby, and her husband Simon, have been successfully running 2 schools at Stagecoach Pontefract
since January 2019. Abby has been an English teacher since 2005 and is now the SENCO in a local
secondary school. Abby has extensive First Aid, Safeguarding and Special Needs expertise . Abby and
Simon’s daughter has been attending Stagecoach since 2014 and as parents they have chaperoned
many events and have even taken part in some theatrical productions themselves!
Abby is a big believer in the power of a performing arts education and the transferable skills and
qualities that it equips young people with. She loves the creative aspects of show planning and
seeing the students perform.

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