Stagecoach Performing Arts Bewertungen 

From my experience with a couple of South Eastern Stagecoaches, is that they are heavily Musical Theatre centred. It severely lacks in quality when it comes to real acting. MT acting can be quite pantomimic,and animated. I dont consider this real acting. Definitely not for tv. Focusing on an MT based philosophy , from an early age, could ingrain irreparable, bad habits. This could give a student an uphill battle in the future, especially, if they ever wanted a career on screen or serious stage. I have been far from impressed when it comes to the choreography and singing. Felt there was a gargantuan lack of harmony work. I’ve seen humbler performing arts schools produce far better quality for far less fees. The pupil Im associated with says they barely do any acting. I feel this is a breech of what was promised and money should be returned. The end of term performances, I’ve experienced look like they’ve been knocked up together in a couple of hours let alone a couple of months. I can’t help but feel that it’s all about the money. 💰

Students appear to achieve their goals with staff encouraging them all the way. Staff, instill in the students life's important values, such as honesty, responsibility, self awareness and ambition. In this day and age, it's also important to instill those values in their own children. Setting good examples to your own children shows character and great leadership.

My daughter has been attending for 7 years. Its been amazing to watch my daughter journey. Stagecoach is a family, I am so glad my daughter has been part of this

Parent Testimonial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Stagecoach Swansea for the incredible impact they have had on my daughter over the years.

She was first recognised in school for her determination, natural talent and the way she completely owned the stage. She attended a trial session at Stagecoach and from that very first day, I knew we had found the right place — and we have never looked back.

She is now approaching her sixth year at Stagecoach, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for her. Stagecoach doesn’t just teach performing arts; they give young people the space to grow, the confidence to shine, and the belief that their dreams are achievable. My daughter has flourished here — not only in her talent, but in her confidence, her discipline, and her absolute love for performing.

What truly stands out is the leadership under Kelly Marie the principal. Kelly leads with such passion, fairness and care, and it is clear that every decision she makes is centred around the children’s growth, happiness and potential.

One of the things I admire most is the absolute fairness in everything they do. When it comes to shows, every child is given the opportunity to shine. There is no favouritism. Every pupil is treated with the same care, respect and encouragement. Roles are shared, opportunities are balanced, and every student is given their moment to stand out and grow.

The way they put their shows together is remarkable. The children learn multiple roles, work as a team, and you can see the pride and joy on their faces. Kelly is genuinely one of the most caring, loving and fair principals I have ever come across. She sees the potential in each child and nurtures it with patience, kindness and professionalism. As a parent, that means everything.

I cannot thank Kelly and the entire Stagecoach Swansea team enough. They have played such an important role in shaping my daughter’s journey, and she now pursues this path with complete dedication and passion.

Thank you, Stagecoach Swansea, for helping my daughter become the performer and the young woman she is today.

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.

Terrible company, underpaystaff , abusive working conditions, take advantage of young people trying to contribute to education.

Hi, I'm an ex-stagecoach Salford kid of 4 years. For context, I have had social anxiety my whole life. Many of the teachers were very kind; however, there was one who completely ruined the whole experience. The dance teacher was an absolute nightmare. She often would single me and and ridicule me in front of the class, prompting them to laugh at my expense. I went home after stagecoach, crying many times and would beg my mum not to send me back. She screamed and shouted at every child there for making simple mistakes or not being good enough. So much of what she said to me and the way I was treated really stuck with me and still makes me sad today. She's so insulting and treats children like they're stupid or not as good as her. She won't let kids be kids. She is not nurturing or kind and will not help your anxious/shy child come out of their shell. Quitting was the best decision I ever made. All that stress and anxiety she'd been causing me finally disappeared. I beg of you not to send your child to Stagecoach Salford.

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: Wimbledon

Extremely 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.

Having been to another performing arts school on the Wirral I wasn't expecting much, but my children love Stagecoach. The staff are all fab, really attentive and the personal development and confident in my children has been amazing!

My Grandaughter loves the Nottingham stagecoach .

My daughter loves this place! The staff, the environment and everything that comes with it gives her a chance to flourish and embrace her passion. I couldn't speak highly enough of the work Fae and the team do.

Valentina has done various performing arts clubs over the years but Stagecoach is definitely her favourite

I thought the quality of the performance for the money that you pay was very disappointing! Children did not know lines, I felt my primary school offered a better pantomime yearly that what I watched. Actively looking at other drama groups that can provide better training for my child, the money we spend I expected far more

Fantastic school, ran by excellent people!