Stagecoach Woodbridge

At Stagecoach Performing Arts School Woodbridge, we believe that every child can be a star performer in life! Our weekend theatre arts classes cater for children aged 4-18 in Woodbridge, and the wider Suffolk Coastal area. Open since 2007, we continue to lead our students by example, providing them with innovative and creative tuition in singing, dance, acting and drama, encouraging our students to be imaginative, dynamic, resilient, and ready to face any challenge. Whether your child needs help with confidence or seeks opportunities to perform, we can help!

As well as lessons in drama, dance and singing, our students are offered a variety of performance opportunities, specialist workshops and the option to take performance arts grades, encompassing drama, dance and singing in one exam if they wish. All our performing arts classes are taught by experienced teachers with an excellent track record within the arts. The school is located in central Woodbridge, at Kyson Primary School, and is run by Andy Durham, who has 10 years of experience with Stagecoach.


Principal Andy Durham MA PGCE

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Summer term 2024

Summer term is big show term at Stagecoach Woodbridge, and we are returning to the Ipswich Regent for our summer showcase show 'The Stagecoach Grand Tour' in June. All students take part on a trip around the globe through music and dance. Our first students are also taking their LAMDA exams, and we have a couple of outdoor performances as well.

The Stagecoach Programme

Over the course of the year, our confidence-building lessons will include training in drama, dance, singing and musicality, musical theatre and film projects. Our priority is the wellbeing of the students and whether they are seeking a future on the stage, or to overcome their anxieties, and improve their social skills, we believe we can help.

Two week trial

Why don't you book a 2 week trial with us? It's only £25 for Early Stages - 4-6 yrs, 90mins, and £50 for Main Stages - 6-18 yrs (Sibling discount of 50% for Main Stages - 6-18 yrs). After your 2 week trial, should you wish to enrol for the full term, the fees paid will be deducted from the full term's fees.

Childcare Vouchers

As we are an OFSTED-registered school, we accept all childcare vouchers and tax free childcare and offer flexible monthly payment options for all our schools. Contact us if you’d like more information about these.

Where to buy Jazz Shoes?

In order to give you the best possible experience and assortment of Jazz shoes, Stagecoach now has its own unique online shoe store which is part of the dancewear specialist - Mydancestore. Simply click the button below and it will take you straight there. Please do follow the supplier’s advice when choosing the shoe size. Happy shopping!

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)

Holiday Workshops

Meet The Team

Principal - Andy Durham MA PGCE

Andy is a qualified teacher with extensive experience working with young people in the arts. He has been writing scripts for a touring theatre company since 2000 and graduated with an MA in scriptwriting from the UEA in 2008. Andy began his Stagecoach career working with wife Sarah, at the Ipswich school, where he was resident film director, editor and scriptwriter. In this role he has written several shows, and directed movie trailers and pop videos. Andy also has extensive experience managing Stagecoach events, most recently helping to co-ordinate a huge show for Stagecoach students at the Ipswich Regent. Andy is still involved in teaching, and is the Drama teacher at Stagecoach Ipswich, and also teaches creative writing for adults, as well as continuing to write for the stage.

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