Braintree performing arts youngsters shine in West End

Students from Stagecoach Performing Arts, in Braintree, travelled to London to wow theatre-goers.

As part of the show, young performers performed a variety of renditions of world-famous songs from musicals, films and television shows, and artists, from the likes of the Muppets, Alice in Wonderland, Chicago, Pharrell Williams, the Wizard of Oz, and Kate Bush.Youngsters - 13 Stagecoach Performing Arts schools from across the country took part in the West-End spectacle (Image: Stagecoach Basingstoke W)

Stage - guests of families and friends alike were able to enjoy a plethora of performances by students from all over the country (Image: Stagecoach Performing Arts)

On the night, families and friends enjoyed a plethora of performances by students from all over the country, including Farnham, Fleet, Basingstoke, Bicester, Godalming, Medway, Bromley, Cwmbran and Monmouth, Letchworth and Hitchin, Basingstoke West, York, and Edinburgh.

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Stagecoach’s students have been able to grace the iconic venue with a multitude of amazing performances from Stagecoach’s students for many years, and this is another enormous milestone for Stagecoach’s summer term, these showcases building on the student’s creativity, courage and skills that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.Acting - Stagecoach’s students have been able to grace the iconic venue (Image: Stagecoach)

Creative - In the 35 years since launching, Stagecoach Performing Arts has seen more than one million students unlock their creative potential (Image: Stagecoach Performing Arts)

Stagecoach Braintree Principal Julie Berridge said: "So proud of Stagecoach Braintree! Such a Fun, Upbeat, Energetic Performance! I think this is just what the audience needed!"

A parent of one of the performers also added: "Well done Julie and Team it was an absolutely brilliant show! The kids were fabulous!"

In the 35 years since launching, Stagecoach Performing Arts has seen more than one million students unlock their creative potential, which they will value for their whole lives.Fun - The Performing Arts school is also celebrating its 35th anniversary this year (Image: Stagecoach Performing Arts)

Creative - Early Stages classes are available for children aged four to six and Main Stages classes take place for six to 18-year-olds every weekend during term time (Image: Stagecoach Performing Arts)

A spokesman from Stagecoach said: "Provided with the support and dedication of the Principal network, the students learn much more than just how to sing, dance and act.

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"Stagecoach helps them blossom into well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace life and all of its exciting opportunities."

The Performing Arts school is also celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

Early Stages classes are available for children aged four to six and Main Stages classes take place for six to 18-year-olds every weekend during term time.Creative - Stagecoach Performing Arts on stage of a theatre in London (Image: Stagecoach Performing Arts)

Theatre - as part of the show, young performers performed a variety of renditions of world-famous songs from musicals, films and television shows (Image: Stagecoach Performing Arts)

For more information about Stagecoach Performing Arts Braintree visit stagecoach.co.uk/braintree or call 01376 743788.