Countdown starts to Oliver in Carmarthen

‘Consider Yourself’ well in and part of the family to get an invite to the summer production by the Stagecoach performing arts school in Carmarthen.
The school is staging ‘Oliver – The Musical’ at Carmarthen’s Lyric Theatre on July 22 and 23.
And it promises to be a performance full of ‘Oom Pah pah’.
“We’re not short on ambition when it comes to staging our summer show,” said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies.
“Last year, it was Billy Elliot. This year, it is Oliver, the classic tale of the young orphan.
“It’s a real family favourite and a show known the world over, but we will be bringing our own little bit of Stagecoach Carmarthen magic to the production.
“All the pupils at Stagecoach Carmarthen are thrilled to bits that we are putting on Oliver and we are all looking forward to rehearsals.”
All proceeds from the show (which has three performances, with a matinee on July 23) will be donated to InterAct, TheStagecoach Charitable Trust.
The Stagecoach Charitable Trust provides disadvantaged children and young people with real opportunities to develop valuable skills for life through drama, movement and music workshops, in one place at one time, after school and during school holidays.
SCT is a nationwide charity with workshops across the UK. It has a strong relationship with Stagecoach Theatre Arts, the world’s largest part-time theatre school network.
Tickets for Oliver start at just £8 and are available from the Lyric Theatre in King Street, Carmarthen, or by visiting Carmarthenshire Theatres on the internet on https://carmarthenshirelyrictheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has its base at the Model Church in Wales School.
The school opened in May 2009 and became an instant success. The school now attracts students from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
Last July’s performance of Billy Elliot was a landmark in the short history of Stagecoach Carmarthen.
The Billy Elliot performance came about because the producers of Billy Elliot the Musical launched Billy Youth Theatre, a new initiative providing schools and youth groups around the country with the opportunity to stage their own productions of the international award-winning show.
Only three schools and youth groups in Wales were given permission to perform the acclaimed show.
“We were lucky enough to be one of the three in Wales,” said Liane.
“And it was a huge success and a great experience for all the backroom team and the pupils of Stagecoach Carmarthen.”
The principal added:“Our aim is always to nurture and develop 4-18 year-olds to fulfil their potential through dance, drama and singing.
“It’s not all about treading the boards on stage. Early stages classes focus on allowing the children to express themselves, while at the same time building up confidence, poise and self-esteem. Above all, we make sure the experience is fun! The children love it.”

If you want to find out more about Stagecoach Carmarthen, contact Principal Liane Davies, phone: 0845 604 1422. Email - carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk. Correspondence to: Stagecoach Carmarthen, 58 Denham Avenue, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 4DD.
• Parents of pupils at Stagecoach Carmarthen recently raised £384 in sponsorship for The Stagecoach Charitable Trust/ InterAct by participating in Parents Do Stagecoach.
Website - http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/carmarthen