Sarah Brindley appointed new principal at Stagecoach Chiswick

A seasoned Stagecoach veteran, Sarah’s journey in performing arts education began early in her career, and she has always had a deep passion for teaching.

A graduate of drama school, Sarah initially taught at various Stagecoach schools before transitioning to a role at Stagecoach Head Office. While she enjoyed her time at head office, Sarah missed the direct connection with students, which ultimately led her to take over Stagecoach Bracknell in 2017.

“I’ve always loved teaching and being around kids,” Sarah said. “The joy of seeing them grow in confidence is so special. I loved my time at head office, but becoming a Principal felt like the logical next step.”

During her time at Stagecoach Bracknell, Sarah built a thriving community and saw the school grow and flourish. However, after seven successful years, Sarah found herself craving a new challenge.

“I loved my time at Bracknell,” Sarah shared, “but when Stagecoach Chiswick became available, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to take on a bigger school and a new challenge.”

Since taking on her new role, Sarah has wasted no time in organizing a jam-packed calendar for Stagecoach Chiswick. Highlights include the upcoming performance of We Will Rock You! in June at the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre on London’s West End, alongside plans for LAMDA tuition and exams next term.

The school will also host its exciting Summer Workshop in July and participate in their venue school’s summer fete on July 5th, where Stagecoach Chiswick’s cheeky mascot, Ted, will be making an appearance.

Sarah has also found herself surrounded by an incredibly supportive team, with all three of her Friday teachers being former Stagecoach Chiswick students who have worked and performed together for years.

“I’ve walked into a real family,” Sarah said. “The teaching staff have been incredibly supportive in helping me settle in, and it’s been fantastic to see that level of dedication and talent.”

Looking ahead, Sarah has ambitious plans for Stagecoach Chiswick. “It’s amazing to see such a high level of talent emerging from our school. I also want to increase Stagecoach Chiswick’s presence in the local community by running workshops in schools and ensuring more families know we’re here.

"My goal is for Stagecoach Chiswick to become the go-to performing arts school in the area,” Sarah explained. “This is something I’m passionate about, especially with arts provision being cut from the curriculum. Our school is a place where kids can thrive and gain creative courage for life.”

Stagecoach Performing Arts has been helping children and young people build confidence and life skills for over 36 years. More than one million students worldwide have benefitted from its creative programs, and with a network of 60,000 students and 3,000 schools globally, Stagecoach continues to empower children to pursue their dreams in the performing arts.

For more information about Stagecoach Chiswick, please visit their website or call 07512 041312.