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Pupils at Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen and Haverfordwest are getting ready to stage Hairspray the Musical this month. ‘Good morning Baltimore’, ‘The Nicest Kids in Town’ and ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ will be ringing out at venues in Carmarthen and Haverfordwest. “It’s an ambitious show,” said Stagecoach theatre arts school Principal Liane Davies. “But the Stagecoach Main School pupils are up for the challenge. “It’s also a very topical show as Hairspray is currently on a very successful UK tour. Our shows will give you the chance to see the musical on your doorstep. “Tickets are selling fast for the shows, so the advice is to book early. Students will be performing in full costume, alongside a live orchestra and the shows are not to be missed.” The performances will take place on July 10 and 11 at Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest, and July 18, 19 and 20 at Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen. Liane added: “Rehearsals have been going great and the Stagecoach pup...

‘Leaping Lizards!’ The Stagecoach Theatre Arts School in Carmarthen is planning a special production this summer. The popular musical Annie will be the featured show and will take to the stage at The Lyric Theatre in King Street, Carmarthen. It’s the school’s third annual production, following on the successes of Billy Elliot and last year’s production of Oliver. “The annual summer production is always one of the highlights of the year here at Stagecoach,” said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies. “Annie is a very popular choice, featuring some great songs such as Maybe, Tomorrow and It’s the Hard-Knock Life. “Casting has started already and we will be starting rehearsals next term, which is April. “Pupils joining our new afternoon school will be able to take part in the production, which will see us do three performances at the Lyric (one a matinee) on Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21. “Every single person in the school gets an opportunity to perform in the show - ev...