Stagecoach Winchester

Hello and a very warm welcome to Stagecoach Winchester where we offer singing, dance and drama classes for children aged 4-18 years.
 
Stagecoach Winchester has been well established in the area and has been operating within The Westgate School for the past 26 years, where we open our doors and welcome around 260 students every week. It is here that our students make new friends, build upon their skills and talent, all whilst having lots of fun.  
 
Our friendly, enthusiastic and experienced teaching team will guide and encourage students throughout their Stagecoach journey. Our aim is to create an inspirational environment where students can flourish, be creative and build confidence. At Stagecoach Winchester our students make memories, friends and build creative courage for life. 
 
Our students are given an array of opportunities to shine in class, theatre performances, Disneyland Paris and in our annual show.  Students from Stagecoach Winchester have been involved in West End productions, professional musicals at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, Grange Park Opera and Film and Television roles.
 
In addition to our regular classes, we offer LAMDA exams in acting, theatre trips, specialist West End workshops, audition techniques and professional representation for film, TV and Theatre work.


We offer Performing Arts Exams

Principal Sadie Cousens

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


Noticeboard

BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER TERM!

We are super excited to announce our registers are now open for Summer Term! Our Early Stages will be going down the rabbit hole in search of Wonderland and our Main Stages will be learning songs, scenes and routines from their favourite musicals! Sign up now for a two week trial to secure one of these sought after places. We hope to see you soon!

Easter Workshop

NEW to Stagecoach Winchester this April.... MAIN STAGES EASTER WORKSHOP for ages 6-18! Four fun filled days full of dancing, drama, singing and making new friends. We welcome all current Stagecoach students and non Stagecoach students. Sign up now to secure one of our limited spaces. We cannot wait to see you all.

Childcare Vouchers

We are pleased to confirm we are now registered fully with Ofsted and able to accept childcare vouchers towards payments for term fee's, holiday workshops and two week trials.

Disneyland Paris 2025

Exciting news!!! We are hoping to get involved in Disney Dance The Dream 2025. Behind the scenes we are working towards making this dream a reality for many of our students, so watch this space. More information to be announced in the new year!

Weekly Classes

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)

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 - Sadie Cousens

Sadie is delighted to be the new Principal of Stagecoach Winchester. Prior to taking on this role Sadie embarked on an incredible 18-year adventure in the performing arts industry. Her passion for performing was evident at an early age, this led her to the prestigious London Studio Centre, where she perfected her skills in dance, singing and drama. Sadie earned multiple qualifications that would become the foundation of her success. Her achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. Shining on the BBC after winning the All-England dance competition and dazzling in the National Youth Ballet, to name but a few. 
 
Sadie faced an injury which ultimately changed the path of her beloved performing career. She transitioned into the world of hospitality and management. These experiences armed her with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to foster thriving teams, all the while putting people and customers at the heart of everything she does. Her vibrant personality and boundless energy gives Sadie a remarkable way of empowering others to be their authentic selves.
 
Sadie is thrilled to be reconnecting with the world of performing through becoming Principal. She is excited to bring her passion, talent and experience to Stagecoach Winchester. She believes in creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where the uniqueness and creativity of each and every student can truly shine. 

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