Stagecoach St Helens


Stagecoach St Helens is set in the heart of Newton-le-Willows  and we have been providing quality part-time training in singing, dancing and acting for over 15 years, on a Friday evening and Saturday morning. We are part of one of the longest running and most successful children's performing arts schools network in the world Stagecoach St Helens is more than just a stage school, theatre school or drama school.

We are proud to offer a full and rounded education, teaching life skills to build confidence and stretch imaginations through singing, acting and dance classes. Our classes run on a Friday evening and Saturday morning at Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows. We always welcome new members to come ane join us for a two week trial.

Principal Alison Clancy - BA Hons Drama and Theatre Studies

Your child is in safe hands. All of our Team are Enhanced DBS checked.


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TAX FREE CHILDCARE

As well as accepting Childcare Vouchers, we also accept families who want to pay for their fees via Tax Free Childcare. Please get in touch for more information or visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk SAVE 20% ON YOUR FEES IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA. It is worth checking to see if you are eligible!

TWO WEEK TRIAL

WE ARE ENROLLING NOW FOR JANUARY 2024. We currently have places available and we recommend booking a TWO WEEK TRIAL to secure a place for our SPRING TERM. A perfect way for your child to build confidence, raise self-esteem and make new friends in a fun and friendly environment. BOOK A PLACE TODAY! Call 07846 209189 for more information.

EARLY STAGES CLASSES

We are ENROLLING NOW for our EARLY STAGES CLASSES for our 4 -6 year olds for our SPRING TERM this JANUARY. Join us for our SINGING, DANCING AND ACTING classes. It's a perfect way to BUILD CONFIDENCE AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR TWO WEEK TRIAL

MAIN STAGES CLASSES

We are ENROLLING NOW FOR OUR SPRING TERM this JANUARY. Join us in our MAIN STAGES CLASSES 6-18 yrs old, for our SINGING, DANCING AND ACTING classes. It's a perfect way to TAKE TO THE STAGE. ALL CLASSES ARE BASED IN HOPE ACADEMY, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR TWO WEEK TRIAL.

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 - Alison Clancy - BA Hons Drama and Theatre Studies

Alison studied Drama and Theatre Studies at Middlesex University, specialising in areas of Acting and Directing. She worked in production at the BBC before completing a PGCE in Secondary Education at Chester University. Alison has worked in education for twelve years, teaching drama at secondary school level, as Head of Drama and finally Head of Performing Arts. Her passion lies within the Performing Arts and she has taught many talented individuals who have established careers within this field. During her career Alison has directed numerous musicals and worked with groups of children making short films for regional competitions. Alison firmly believes that youngsters can be insipired through Performing Arts, raising confidence and self esteem needed in all ares of life.