By popular demand: Stagecoach Fulham expands again

Much-loved and well regarded, Stagecoach Fulham has been a feature in hundreds of local children and young people’s weekly calendar for nearly 15 years. With a waiting list that’s full to bursting, budding potential students can now rejoice as there’s another chance to join!

Principal Alison Bullman is excited to announce that she will be adding a new class for 6-18 year olds on Thursdays, 5-8pm and an Early Stages class for 4-6 year olds from 4.30-6pm at Lady Margaret School.

Since taking over as Principal in September 2010, Alison has grown Stagecoach Fulham from just 17 students in one Saturday Main School, to over 300; across five Early Stages (4-6 year olds), three Main Schools (6-18 years) and one Further Stages (advanced training for 15 years plus), on both Fridays and Saturdays, all from Lady Margaret School.

Stagecoach Fulham’s classes on Fridays and Saturdays have become so popular that waiting list members often have to wait patiently for over a year for a place to come up in their child’s age group.

The anticipation is worth it, as one new student recently said after his first day: "It was not bad, not medium, not good, not even really good, but 1000 out of 1000, best thing I’ve ever tried, the teachers are so nice, the kids are so nice and I wish every day was Stagecoach!"

Its reach, in fact, goes out further as many families in the local area also welcome relatives from overseas to join in with their popular Summer workshop. Many a holiday out of London has had to be delayed, to secure a spot with Alison and her team!

In previous years they have worked on shows such as Matilda the Musical JR and We Will Rock You JR. This year’s offering of The Addams Family is already proving to be a hit, with the workshop – which takes place from 28th July – 1st August - already almost full!

Principal Alison Bullman said of the new school launch: "It has always been important to me that any future expansion strengthens my connection to the community while maintaining the quality and impact of what we already provide. My priority is, and always will be, my current students and the experience they receive.

"My team and I have worked hard to ensure we emerged from the uncertainty of Covid stronger and more stable. I have been mindful of our growing waiting list, but rather than rush into opening a new school, I wanted to wait until the time was right for us all. I have complete confidence in my team’s abilities, something that is reflected in the happy faces of our students and parents each week.

"I am also incredibly proud of the relationship I have built with Lady Margaret School over the years. Keeping this new school within the Parsons Green area allows me to continue deepening my connections with local families in this fantastic community.

"Expect even more incredible performance opportunities, personal development, life-long friendships and, of course, plenty of fun for our students!"

Students can enrol online at www.stagecoach.co.uk/fulham#weeklyclasses but they’d best be quick, as spaces are limited to just 18 per Stage and Alison anticipates that most spaces will be filled by the current (and extensive) waiting list with the Early Stages class filling up in under one day!

Stagecoach Performing Arts has a proud history of helping children and young people build confidence and life skills. Over the past 36 years, more than one million students worldwide have benefited from its creative programmes. With a network of 60,000 students and 3,000 schools globally, Stagecoach empowers children with “Creative Courage for Life,” inspiring countless students to pursue their dreams in the performing arts.

For more information about Stagecoach Fulham, please visit their website at http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/fulham or call 07498 213 142