Stagecoach Royal Wootton Bassett & Malmesbury

Welcome to Stagecoach Royal Wootton Bassett. 

Our fantastic team of teachers provide a safe and fun learning environment in which children can thrive and be the best version of themselves. We work together and support each other, one team, one Stagecoach family.

We offer more than just learning how to sing, dance and act. We help children stand up and be heard, be a team player and to embrace each other's differences. 

Whether your child is interested in a career in the performing arts or not, their time at Stagecoach will be inavualble. As young adults, our students confidently walk into an interview, shake someone's hand and even present in public. They confidently present themselves on those occasions we teach them how to succeed in whatever life throws at them. 
 
If you have a confident singing, dancing diva at home or a child who would benefit from a boost in confidence, we would love to welcome your family for a two-week trial.  We often find during the trial, children realise they found 'their people' and they start to build life-long friendships. 

Principal James Barker BA Hons Drama

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


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NEW Malmesbury School

We have BRAND NEW Thursday Afternoon Session opening from September. 4 to 6 Year olds AND the 6 to 16 year olds at the Malmesbury Town Hall! Very limited space available, don't delay, book today! Scroll down to where it says ‘Weekly Classes’, find Thursday in Malmesbury and then work your magic and we will come back back to you ASAP.

THURSDAY 4 to 16 Years

We are DELIGHTED to ANNOUNCE that we have successfully managed to secure a BEAUTIFUL venue to host our NEW THURSDAY CLASSES in the heart of Malmesbury. The Malmesbury Town Hall has lots of lovely large spaces to host our singing, dance and drama classes and we can't wait to meet all of our new students who are signing up NOW for the Autumn Term.

Autumn Term 2 to 4 y/o

On your marks, get set ..... GO!!! See you on the race track for a speedy Autumn term filled with trains, planes and automobiles

Autumn Term - 4 to 6 y/o

During the Autumn Term we will be using the Galaxy to inspire our Singing, Dance and Drama classes. Our Early Stages Astronauts will blast off into space on a mission to find the moon, the stars and the Milky way!

Autumn Term - 6 to 18 y/o

70's celebration of disco, flares, platform boots and shiny disco balls! Get ready for our most spectacular show yet! Tons of incredible songs, awesome choreography, lots of great parts for everyone and the costumes are amazing! you are going to love it

Holiday Workshops

Halloween & Christmas 2024, Easter and Summer Holiday Workshops and shows 2025 are now available to book for the 4 to 6 year olds and for the 7 to 18 year olds! We would LOVE to welcome your family. No Experience Required - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE NOW - We accept Tax Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers.

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 - James Barker BA Hons Drama

James has spent the last 25 years in performing arts and entertainment. He started as an ‘all singing and all dancing’ Butlin’s Redcoat, in Bognor Regis which was an excellent foundation to build his career.
From there he went to sea to work for Princess Cruises hosting daytime and evening activities including ballroom dance classes, line dance classes and gameshows. After one year he was promoted to Deputy Cruise Director and shortly thereafter to Cruise Director. James was responsible for the day to day smooth running of the Entertainment Department, which included hosting live TV shows and theatre productions. He operationally led a team of 120 performers including singers, dancers, production crew, bands, acts, DJ’s, youth and cruise staff. He was very privileged to be the inaugural Cruise Director on several brand new cruise ships during his time with Princess Cruises.
When James came back on ‘dry land’ he was the Director of Entertainment for Warner Leisure Hotels. He was responsible for the Entertainment at all the Warner properties throughout the UK. He was responsible for the strategic planning and brand direction of the entertainment offer. His proudest moment at Warner was collaborating with the National Symphony Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to create bespoke shows that would normally only be available at the Royal Albert Hall.
James is a very experienced Principal and is already running successful Stagecoach schools in Faringdon, Highworth and Shrivenham and was awarded Best Newcomer which is a national Stagecoach award in 2017. James is a warm people person, who loves to make a big difference to his team, to his students and parents. He has bags of creativity to build a strong syllabus that will be fun, educational, stimulating and rewarding.
James is excited to start inspiring Creative Courage for Life in his new students in Royal Wootton Bassett, Fairford, Malmesbury and Liddiard Park. 
James is a parent too, he and his husband and their two children live locally. 

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