Carmarthen Stagecoach pupils heading for the West End

Members of the ‘Performance Troupe’ from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen are heading to the bright lights of London’s West End.
The Carmarthen pupils have secured a place in a national Stagecoach extravaganza to be held in June at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the heart of the UK’s ‘Theatre-land’.
Fellow pupils from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Haverfordwest have also secured a place at the extravaganza.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for the pupils,” said Stagecoach school Principal Liane Davies.
“Live shows give the youngsters a real chance to dazzle and show off their talents – and what better place for a live show than London’s West End?
“Her Majesty’s Theatre is one of the premiere venues in the West End and has been home to the record-breaking Phantom of the Opera.
“You can imagine what sort of a buzz the youngsters will get from working at such a prestigious venue.”
The ‘set’ being prepared by the Carmarthen troupe includes a medley from the hit musical Wicked.
The West End appearance follows a successful performance by the Stagecoach pupils at the Grand Theatre, Swansea. On that occasion, they performed excerpts from the award-winning musical 13.
Liane said: “Carmarthen’s 25-strong performance troupe was set up only last year, so they have come a very long way since making their debut. Obviously, they can’t wait until June comes around and they get their chance to perform in the West End.”
Last month, pupils at Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen and Haverfordwest staged the dazzling Wizard of Oz at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen.
Stagecoach pupils will be sitting PAA Performance arts examinations next term.
Next year’s musical show by the Stagecoach team will be High School Musical.

About Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen and Haverfordwest
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen and Haverfordwest has its Carmarthen base at the Queen Elizabeth High School, Johnstown, Carmarthen and its Haverfordwest HQ at Sir Thomas Picton School, Queensway, Haverfordwest, SA61 2NX.
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.
In recent years, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has staged the musicals Billy Elliot, Oliver, Annie and Hairspray.
Stagecoach school Principal Liane Davies said: “Our aim is always to nurture and develop four to 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.”
To find out more about Stagecoach Carmarthen, contact Principal Liane Davies, phone: 0845 604 1422. Email - carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk.

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Photos: Members of the Stagecoach troupe in rehearsals.