Situated at the Forest Arts Centre, Stagecoach Walsall specialise in singing, dance and drama for all children between the ages of 4-18.

As a highly respected and long-standing performing arts school Stagecoach understands the paramount importance of keeping their students safe.  All their teachers are police checked to the highest level and are experienced in working with children, teenagers and young adults

Principal Laura Millward has over 10 years experience of teaching musical theatre and has helped inspire over 1000 local kids to develop their love of theatre!

Stagecoach Walsall has inherited Laura's enthusiasm for helping children reach their potential by offering specially constructed classes for all ages, such as:

• Early Stages (4-6 years old)
• Main Stages (7-14 years old)
• Further Stages (15-18 years old)

Expert Teachers

Stagecoach Walsall boasts a fantastic team of talented teachers who help deliver an exciting and informative curriculum every day.

Stagecoach's teachers are extremely passionate about helping each child to reach their full potential in musical theatre as well as providing a fun and creative atmosphere to perform.

As Stagecoach knows every child has individual talents and needs they make sure every class benefits each student by:

• Improving their confidence 
• Improving their problem solving skills
• Increasing innovation and creativeness
• Being more able to change their perspective
• Helping them to try new experiences

Stagecoach believe in inspiring children's interest in musical theatre at a young age, as research shows that children and young people who regularly engage in performing arts become more confident and competent learners.

 These early stages classes coincide with the main stage schools providing classes in singing, dancing and acting helping your child take easy steps into the musical theatre world.

Classes take place on Saturday mornings from:

• 9:30am - 11:00am
• 11:15am - 12:45am

Main Stages (7-14 Year Olds)

Stagecoach are passionate about offering diverse classes to their students to help hone each one of their theatre talents, that's why main stage classes are split into three appropriate age groups for learning Dance, Singing and Acting.

Stagecoach help to bring shy children out of their shells to find their voice, whilst assisting those brimming with confidence to enhance their skills by channeling their energy and talent.

Classes run from 10:00am - 13:00pm every Saturday

Further Stages (15-18 Years Old)

Teenagers can take their performing arts skills to a higher level through Stagecoach's Further Stages classes.

Giving 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.

Indeed, many former Further Stages students have secured places at prestigious musical theatre and drama schools including RADA, Arts Ed, Bird Academy, GSA, Guildhall, Italia Conti, LAMDA, LIPA, Mountview and Urdang Academy.

Their further stage classes usually last three hours and are held weekly at safe and secure locations nationwide.  Existing Stagecoach students are offered places through the recommendation of their Principal. They also welcome new students who have experience in dance, drama and singing.

Easter Clubs & Summer Workshops

While their regular performing arts classes run during term time, Stagecoach are delighted to offer performing arts clubs and workshops during the school holiday period. 

From the second they arrive your child will start making friends, having fun and learning some great new skills!  During their time at Stagecoach they guarantee you’ll see an increase in your child’s confidence, social awareness and fitness.

How are Stagecoach Different?

At Stagecoach they have years of experience in delivering high quality, fun performing arts lessons to children and teenagers.  Their professional teachers work with each student to improve their confidence in singing, dancing and acting before giving them a suitable role to play in a performance for family and friends.

Contact Stagecoach Walsall

If you are looking for a local, recommended Children's Musical Theatre School that is dedicated to bringing performing arts to life then contact Stagecoach Walsall at 0121 218 8355

Forest Arts Centre, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AG