Stagecoach Southwell students shine on West End stage

Performing arts students lit up a famous London stage in a West End spectacular.

Talented performing arts students from Stagecoach Southwell performed at the Shaftesbury Theatre in Stagecoach’s Showcase.

The show had been postponed because of the pandemic and, for some, it was their first time in two years on a stage, or even their first time ever.

For many of the further stage students, it was the last Stagecoach performance before they graduate.

Thity-two schools performed in the showcase alongside Southwell.

Briony Tanner, senior marketing executive at Stagecoach, said: “It is so exciting to be able to hold this incredible event at the Shaftesbury Theatre again.

“We are so proud of the students, parents and teachers and all of the schools involved, many of whom travelled many miles to London to take part, and all of whom have been rehearsing relentlessly.”

to put on a fabulous show. It is such a pleasure to welcome everyone back through the doors to celebrate their hard work at the end of what has been a busy, and sometimes tough year.”

Stagecoach Performing Arts reported a 50% surge in new student enrolments as it reopened its schools across the UK and welcomes students back for the Summer term.

Performing arts’ powerful impact on improving children’s mental health, along with the need for social interaction, a creative outlet and a happy and positive environment where children can be themselves and make friends, have been listed as key contributors to this spike.

Stagecoach is the UK’s largest network of performing arts schools with many students going on to be professional performers.

Early Stages classes are available for children aged four to six and Main Stages classes take place for six to 18-year-olds every weekend.