Stagecoach Pudsey
A very big welcome to Stagecoach Pudsey! Anyone that comes to visit us here agrees that there is a wonderful atmosphere and the schools are buzzing with energy and excitement. Stagecoach provides children with the opportunity to participate in all three performing arts disciplines – drama classes, dance classes and singing classes – helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation – as well as being educational and lots of fun.
Wherever they are at, there’s a Stagecoach class that fits. Choose a class to start their journey.
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.
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.
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®.
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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Building Creative Courage for Life®
At Stagecoach, we know that the benefits of performing arts go far beyond the…Read article
Meet the team
Meet our Principal
I’m Claire Hookham Williams, Principal of Stagecoach Pudsey. With 35+ years in Musical Theatre and 20+ in education, I love inspiring young performers. At Stagecoach, children aged 4-18 develop confidence, creativity, and life skills through singing, dancing, and acting in a fun, supportive environment. With workshops, trips, and performance opportunities, we nurture talent and give every student a chance to shine.
The Teachers
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Fionne Mcque
Singing and Cover Manager
Fionne holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Classical Music Performance (Vocals) from Leeds College of Music. She trained for 11 years at UK Theatre School, gaining qualifications in Musical Theatre, LAMDA and LCM. As a soloist with the National Burns Federation of Scotland, she performed across the UK and abroad, including St Petersburg. Since 2018, she has taught all stages and managed classes. She is excited to be the Singing Teacher and Cover Manager at Stagecoach Pudsey.
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Nicki Thompson
Drama
Nicki joined Stagecoach in 2022. She holds a BA in Acting from Leeds Conservatoire and has previously worked on productions such as Treasure Island, Macbeth, and A Christmas Carol. Now training as a primary school teacher, Nicki is committed to helping young people build confidence and life skills through the power of storytelling.
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Martha Waddington
Early Stages
Martha has three years of experience in performing arts at SLP College where her passion for the arts first began. She continued her training at Walton School of Dance for a further two years, performing at festivals and shows such as Breeze. Through this journey she has developed her skills and confidence on stage and is eager to keep growing as a performer while sharing her enthusiasm for dance and theatre.
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Grace Rafton
Dancing
Grace is a bright, bubbly teacher with a passion for the performing arts. She has extensive experience as a freelance dance and drama teacher and spent nine years teaching secondary school performing arts. Alongside being a Stagecoach teacher, she is an Outreach Officer at Production Park where she enjoys seeing live performances come to life. She is thrilled to return to teaching at Stagecoach and looks forward to inspiring and supporting the students of Leeds.
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William Pawson
Early Stages Assistant
William joined Stagecoach at four and it has been a huge part of his life ever since. From the very first class, he found a place full of fun, friendship and creativity. Over the years he has loved singing, dancing and acting, gaining confidence and treasured memories. Since 2019 he has performed in shows with WWRTC, RTSA and RMTC, which deepened his love for performing. William is now excited to be the Early Stages Assistant at Stagecoach Pudsey, supporting the youngest students.
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