Stagecoach Otford

We provide high quality part-time training in the Performing Arts for children aged 4 - 18 years. Our aim is to nurture and develop young potential through singing, acting and dance classes for children - stretching young imaginations, building confidence and life skills whilst also having fun through all the three disciplines.
 
Stagecoach Otford covers a lot of the towns surrounding Otford in the Sevenoaks district. This includes; New Ash Green, Brands Hatch, Riverhead, West Kingsdown,Wrotham, Eynsford and Kemsing.

At Stagecoach Otford we are open every week during school term time with holiday workshops during the school holidays. We also offer parties for 4-10 year olds.




Principal Carrie Harrison-Iddon - BA Acting

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


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LAMDA exams

We are delighted to now to be able to offer LAMDA exams. LAMDA sessions are one to one sessions which take place before the Main school classes on a Sunday. Please ask Carrie for more info!

OFSTED REGISTERED

Did you know you can use all childcare vouchers and tax free payments to pay for classes, workshops and exams here at Stagecoach! Ask Carrie for more details.

Main School Show

We are so excited that this year our Main School students will be working towards our first summer showcase at the Assembly Hall theatre in June. It is an evening of song and dance and will be a true celebration of our students.

EARLY STAGES Spring Term

Our theme this term for our fabulous Early Stages students is At The Movies! We will be exploring a range of styles and genres from across the movies and can't wait to show our parents at the end of term what we have been working on.

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)

Holiday Workshops

Meet The Team

Principal - Carrie Harrison-Iddon - BA Acting

Carrie trained as a professional actress at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. After graduating she began her acting career in London where she gained parts in film, theatre and television. In 2004 she began teaching drama at Stagecoach Haywards Heath and loved it! Ever since then she developed a passion for teaching and slowly moved from acting into teaching drama full-time. Within her teaching jobs she has been able to develop her directing skills and has directed various shows over the years such as Grease, Bugsy Malone, My Mother Said I Never Should, Godspell and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Grimm Tales and Hansel and Gretel to name a few! Carrie has been the Principal now for four years and loves all the challenges and fun that comes from running the Tunbridge Wells school. She continues to feel very proud of all the students and feels lucky that we have such an enthusiastic, talented and hardworking bunch of students! Since taking over Tunbridge Wells, the school has gone from strength to strength.

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