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Stagecoach is an excellent Art school ,I can see all the kids are so happy & going to Stagecoach with full of passion .They have built up their confidence in many ways ….The teachers are always professional & friendly!My son enjoyed in there every week !Highly recommended !!
Stagecoach Putney has become the highlight of my 4-year-old’s week! She’s constantly asking when her next class is. It’s wonderful to see her mix with children her age and slightly older, and her confidence has grown so much that she now invents her own plays and dances at home.
I was a pupil at Stagecoach for nearly 9 years. There are many positives. The teachers are generally decent and try to improve skills for most of the kids. The schools offer LAMDA examinations. The performances are good-quality, especially for junior musicals. Staff generally try to keep students engaged and working together.However, there are some serious hurdles I would recommend you research before sending a child here.Firstly, favouritism is rampant. Whilst some students are told that their "lead" role from last year (meanwhile, their role is listed on the license provider's website as a supporting role) invalidates them from a good role for a few years, other students (the favourites) receive lead roles year after year. This is not just on merit - numerous peers of mine were passed over for roles despite being outstanding for the same-old.Feedback is also non-existent. One exercise that teachers employ is "good comment and change to the performance". No constructive criticism or genuine feedback, just "you did really well and this time you're more fearful". That is not beneficial.Finally, it is basically impossible to provide feedback to local managers. I'm unsure if this is just the school/s I have been to, but it was impossible for me or parents to reach the managers about multiple concerns.Until such a time as Stagecoach is more transparent with its decisions, provides useful feedback, and becomes open, I cannot recommend you sign up. That being said, my positive experiences rule me out from saying don't sign up. Research the local school, other reviews (both good and bad) and, ideally, personal testimonies. It's a varying brand.
Stagecoach helps young people boost their self-assurance, hone their performance talents, and succeed in an environment that celebrates every level of ability. More than just teaching skills for the moment, it nurtures confidence that lasts a lifetime, along with the extra advantage of building strong, supportive friendships outside of school.
My daughter has blossomed under the care and guidance of the Stagecoach team. Her self-confidence has grown and she has made some lovely new friends. She always looks forward to her classes and the end of term shows and demos are great fun to watch. The staff are very professional and they go above and beyond to make each child feel welcome and celebrated.
My daughter has been attending Stagecoach for almost 7 years now in Dartford branch. Staff are amazing and my daughter has grown into a confident young lady at the age of 11. We went to Disneyland Paris as part of the Stagecoach - Disney 'Dream the Dream' coperation and my daughter loved performing in front of thousands of people. It was a well- organised event and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Branch: WimbledonExtremely disappointed with Stagecoach Wimbledon. My 4-year-old daughter trialled two classes. She loved the first session and was excited to return, especially because she received a “smelly sticker” that made her feel proud.At the second session, she became anxious when the class moved rooms and I wasn’t allowed to accompany her. She was clearly distressed and couldn’t continue — a completely normal reaction for a child her age.What shocked me most was how unkindly this was handled. As we left, my daughter asked for the same sticker she got the week before. The teacher refused, saying she hadn’t “earned it.” She sobbed all the way home. It was cruel, unnecessary, and lacking in basic emotional awareness.I raised this afterwards, and the teacher responded with no empathy whatsoever. No apology, no recognition of how things could have been handled better. Just cold dismissal.Trial classes should support and encourage children. This experience failed on every level.
Has massively helped my daughter grow in confidence as prior had no confidence to be able to perform live on stage infront of hunderds of people in 3 years of attending i am forever greatful. Liz and her teamare amazing lovely and full of energy and my daughter loves attending.
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Over the years we have seen more than one million students unlock their potential, which is something they will value for their whole life.
At Stagecoach we teach our students so much more than how to sing, dance and act. We help them blossom into well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace life and all its opportunities.
With 30 years’ experience in teaching the performing arts, we understand how to get the best out of our young performers. We delight in seeing our students have fun, make friends, learn new skills and discover hidden talents.
We encourage them to take ‘safe risks’ through rehearsals and performance, which brings out a willingness to take on new challenges. None of us know what the future holds, which is why it’s so important for today’s children to be resilient, brave and self-assured.
Furthermore you can rest assured that your child is in safe hands as we adhere to the strictest child safety policies.
We’re sure you will feel proud of your child’s accomplishments and we wish you an exciting and happy learning experience the Stagecoach family.See more
