Stagecoach Northampton

At Stagecoach Northampton, we offer a rounded performing arts education for ages 4+. Through singing, acting and dance, children build confidence, stretch their imagination and develop key life skills. Taught by professional performers, our fun, relaxed classes nurture creativity, communication, and technique while helping every child grow in confidence and shine.

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Early Stages (4 – 6 year-olds)
Early Stages (4 – 6 year-olds) Main Stages (6 – 18 year-olds) Further Stages (15+ year-olds) Adult Classes (18+ year-olds)
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Early Stages

(4 – 6 year-olds)

Early Stages classes give children the opportunity to make new friends and have fun exploring each of the three musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing and drama, as well as learning key life skills along the way.

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Main Stages

(6 – 18 year-olds)

Main Stages classes are split in three age-appropriate groups, where children develop skills in the three musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing and drama. These confidence-boosting classes see children build key life skills we call Creative Courage for Life®.

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Further Stages

(15+ year-olds)

Our Further Stages give older students the chance to extend their performance skills. Through in-depth training, 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.

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Adult Classes

(18+ year-olds)

Adult Classes offer a welcoming and encouraging space to explore the three core performing arts disciplines of singing, dancing and acting. With no experience required, these sessions are ideal for building confidence, learning new skills and connecting with others in a fun, supportive environment.

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Meet the team

Meet our Principal

Karl Festa Principal

Meet the team

Meet our Principal

Karl started his career as a professional child actor in film and theatre. He appeared in classic favorites such as Oliver with George. C. Scott, and toured national theatres playing Michael in Peter Pan. He then went on to do voice over and extra work as an adult appearing in Footballers Wives, Drummonds, Master of the Game and many more. Having attended a local stage school himself when he was young, he now hopes to inspire confidence and communication skills through the performing arts.

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The Teachers

  • Emma Festa

    Manager – Drama, Dance, Early Stages, Further Stages

    Emma trained at Performers College (2003–2006), gaining I.S.T.D teaching qualifications and a Higher National Diploma in Dance & Musical Theatre. She performed in cabarets at prestigious London venues including the Grosvenor, Dorchester, and Bloomsbury Theatre, as well as on Top of the Pops. Since 2008, Emma has been a valued part of Stagecoach Northampton, loving every Friday and Saturday with her students.

  • Katie Bunting

    Early Stages

    Katie trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, specialising in writing and directing theatre. She has directed musicals and operas, performed as a classically trained singer, and worked with Creative Learning departments at the Barbican, Globe, and Royal & Derngate. With years of experience in youth theatre festivals, and now a new Mum, Katie is excited to inspire young performers at Stagecoach Northampton.

  • Sarah Jane Earl

    Dance

    Sarah-Jane began dancing at three, training in ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, singing and drama. A Trinity Laban graduate with a BA (Hons) and a Masters in Dance Performance, she has performed across theatre, TV and film, and toured the UK and Europe with Map Dance Company. Having worked with acclaimed choreographers and taught extensively in schools and youth groups, we are delighted to have her as one of our dance teachers!

  • Lucia Lawrence

    Dance

    Lucia graduated from Addict Dance Academy in 2023 with a First Class BA (Hons). Trained in Jazz, Commercial, Ballet, Tap, Latin and Contemporary, as well as singing and acting, she has performed at Disneyland Paris, His Majesty’s Theatre and The Royal Albert Hall. Having worked with top industry choreographers, Lucia is passionate about helping every dancer grow in confidence, develop their skills and most importantly, enjoy themselves!

  • Olivia Mann

    Drama, Singing

    Olivia graduated with a BA (Hons) in Acting from LIPA in 2017 and has since performed in London, Liverpool and Manchester, as well as recording a musical online. As a child, she trained at a local theatre school and performed professionally in Oklahoma! and Guys and Dolls at Kilworth House Theatre. Olivia loves teaching all aspects of performing arts, helping students build skills, confidence, and most importantly, have fun!

  • Elsie Ward

    Singing

    Elsie began performing at 3 and went on to study Musical Theatre at ArtsEd, graduating in 2024 with a First Class BA (Hons). She has performed at The Olivier Awards, Royal Albert Hall, and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and toured Europe in Grease the Musical as Marty (First Cover Sandy). With experience teaching in Northampton and London, Elsie is excited to share her love of storytelling and acting through song at Stagecoach Northampton.